Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 visually-hidden the BWM reverse-mounted

the BWM reverse-mounted

Light Highland Infantry Glasgow Highlanders

58 Casualty Clearing Station the same day

to Aircraftman 3rd Class R

coded "1078" and marked with the publisher's name "VERLAG VON GUSTAV MANDEL" at the lower left

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 visually-hidden the BWM reverse-mountedConstructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central Ustae insignia, flanked on each side by stylized wings, and topped by a tank, the reverse showing depressions formerly accommodating a crimped hinge and catch, unmarked, measuring 74. 21 mm (w) x 27. 60 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout in addition to the missing hardware, a scarce badge in very fine condition.