Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Gendarmerie Patrol Badge, by Braća Knaus Republic of 32 mm x 44

32 mm x 44

The scabbard measures 280 mm in length

It is dated to Headquarters on September 10

with alternating faceted and smooth rays

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Gendarmerie Patrol Badge, by Braća Knaus Republic of 32 mm x 44Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a banner overlaid by an inscription of VODJA OPHODJE (PATROL LEADER), surrounding a central Croatian national emblem, the reverse retaining an attachment clip, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Braa Knaus, Zagreb, measuring 50 mm in diameter, demonstrating a consistent patina throughout, in near