Croatia. A Second War Croatian Ustasha Arm Patch for Armoured Personnel, c.1942 Auction the chinstrap incorporating seventeen die-holes

the chinstrap incorporating seventeen die-holes for length adjustment via buckles at either

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the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienstvolle Mitarbeit bei den Olympischen Spielen 1936” (German - For meritous service at the Olympic games) with a stem of oak leaves directly beneath

scattered silvering wear evident on the helmet

crazing and chipping evident in the white and green enamels on both sides and in the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring on the reverse

Croatia. A Second War Croatian Ustasha Arm Patch for Armoured Personnel, c.1942 Auction the chinstrap incorporating seventeen die-holesA singular patch in light brown cotton, Ustasha insignia screen printed in black ink inside a triangular rule, measures 175 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), light fraying around the edges, light soiling, a very scarce patch in very fine condition. Footnote: A sleeve patch for armoured personnel acting as escorts during visits of distinguished visitors.