Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops of the Croatian Defence Forces Sleeve Insignia United Republic of Material fatigue evident due to

Material fatigue evident due to use and age

circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT”

maker marked and marked "800" (silver) on the obverse

the first recipient of the Victoria Cross during the war

dated 15 September 1944

Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops of the Croatian Defence Forces Sleeve Insignia United Republic of Material fatigue evident due toConstructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a vaulted circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central red disc overlaid by a black and silvered swastika, the edges perforated with six holes for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 60 mm in diameter, in near mint condition.