Ustasha Defense Badge certificate_of_authenticity all contemporary very fine quality

all contemporary very fine quality strikings

made of silvered zinc

very fine quality cross

as noted by the medical personnel

Type I (1849-1859)

Ustasha Defense Badge certificate_of_authenticity all contemporary very fine qualityThis type of badge was worn by the members of the "Ustasha Defense" Units. Primary role of the Ustasha Defense was security and policing of the camps like Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others. These units were under the command of Eugen Dido Kvaternik first, then Maks Luburic took over the command in 1942. Badge was made of stamped aluminum, measures 43 x 57mm. Numbered "4031". Pin on reverse missing, worn, good very good condition. Unmarked though