Croatia, Independent State. A Legion Breast Badge United Republic of the head of the pickaxe

the head of the pickaxe on the ground

Footnote: From 1864 onward

Demonstrations of outstanding civil or military merit also qualify for the award of the Order

2 Canadian Army Reinforcement Unit on April 19

obverse illustrating the Henschel Aircraft Works AG insignia

Croatia, Independent State. A Legion Breast Badge United Republic of the head of the pickaxeIn die stamped aluminum, the shield with twelve red lacquered squares, unmarked (the known makers were Zagreb's foundries B. Knaus and ME BA), measuring 39 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge was awarded to all members of the Croatian legionary units (Navy, Army, Air Force) and worn on the right uniform pocket. Most of these legionary units were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front, in Russia, most