Scarce Ustasha Defense Badge Hold 1916) and the 36th Battalion

1916) and the 36th Battalion (July 6

Knight's Cross of the Milit

Stuart (Flotilla Leader

very fine and rare

creasing evident on the exterior wrap finish on the lid

Scarce Ustasha Defense Badge Hold 1916) and the 36th BattalionScarce Ustasha Defense Badge Badge in aluminum, measures 43mm(w) x 57mm(h), numbered on reverse, without pin, in good fair condition. Unmarked, though it is known "Braca Knaus" was the sole maker of this scarce badge. Ustasha Defense badge was worn by the members of the "Ustasha Defense" Units, whose primary role was the security and policing of the POW and Labor camps in Croatia during WWII; among the camps were Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others.