Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion certificate_of_authenticity for 2 months of training

for 2 months of training

Naming has been erased and re-engraved

possibly March 29

Footnote: Josef Gerstmann was born on July 22

Croatia, Independent State. A Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion certificate_of_authenticity for 2 months of trainingConstructed of an aluminum alloy, the obverse consisting of a linden leaf arranged diagonally, bearing a central raised Croatian chequerboard shield, circumscribed by an inscription of HRVATSKA LEGIJA 1941 (CROATIAN LEGION 1941), the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 47. 3 mm (h) x 39. 2mm (w), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Commemorative Badge of the Croatian Legion was established on 8 May 1942 for issue to members