Croatia, Independent State. A Lot Of Five Ustasha Badges

Includes:
1. Defence Badge: in die-stamped aluminum in the shape of a shield, ground found, obverse with the Ustasha insignia in the centre, inscribed "1941-1943" above and "OBRANA" below, all within a traditional intricate Croatian border, reverse number stamped "1316", measuring 43.5 mm (w) x 56.7 mm (h), missing its vertical pinback attachment.

2. Officer's Cap Badge: in die-stamped aluminum with red and blue paint, measuring 21.5 mm in diameter, one of two prongs intact, the other having been lost to time.

3. three Collar Badges: in die-stamped aluminum, measuring approximately 20.5 mm (w) x 30 mm (h) each, all three with three die-holes for uniform attachment, two experiencing undulation. Ranging from fair for fine.

Footnote: The Ustasha Defence Badge was worn by members of the Defence units, whose primary role was security and policing of Prisoner of War and Labour Camps. The units were under the command of Eugen Dido Kvaternik initially, with Maks Luburic taking command in 1942.