Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 United Republic of and also original ink signature

and also original ink signature of Leader Ante Pavelić

5 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar bearing a star claso

All medals have a nice patina and remain in very fine condition

It celebrated its regimental centenary in 1969

He was Killed in Action at Talingon

Canada. A Rare Second War Garrison Battalion Officer’s Cap Badge, 1942 United Republic of and also original ink signatureThe badge presents a crowned bronze oval inscribed GARRISON BATTALION with the obverse center presenting a white metal overlay of three towers, the base presents a banner with the inscription STAND FAST, the reverse presents two lugs at 3 and 9 oclock, very minor wear, lovely patina, in near mint condition. Footnote: The Garrison Battalions were composed of individuals deemed unfit to serve overseas. The units were created on June 16, 1942.