Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 GTRexclude 2 District Depot in Toronto

2 District Depot in Toronto at the age of 43 years and 10 months

eventually attaining the rank of Lance Corporal (101460) in the Royal Engineers

The book contains 272 pages of descriptive text

with a War Cross erected on the dividing line

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge 1941-1943 GTRexclude 2 District Depot in TorontoIn die stamped aluminum, without maker's mark but known to have been manufactured by Braca Knaus of Zagreb, number stamped "1161" on the reverse, measuring 43 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), missing its pinback, residue evident in the recessed areas, fine. Footnote: This badge was worn by the members of the Ustasha Defense Units. The primary role of the Ustasha Defense was security and policing of the camps like Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others. These units