Croatia, Independent State. An Italian-Croatian Legion Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive Instituted on 11 July 1832

Instituted on 11 July 1832

with row upon row of German solders killed during the First World War

etched with an intricate patterned design centred by a crowned anchor on both sides

but found little support

1919 and was taken on strength at Military District No

Croatia, Independent State. An Italian-Croatian Legion Badge, C.1940 Auction Archive Instituted on 11 July 1832A shield shaped badge constructed of die stamped aluminum and red enamel, the obverse bears the inscription HRVATSKA (CROATIA), below is the Croatian coat of arms, the reverse is plain, unmarked, bearing four attachment holes, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h), very fine.