Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge, C.1942 United Republic of marked with maker’s mark of

marked with maker’s mark of SUCC

Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was established in 1841 by Grand Duke William II

With an award document booklet

three charms attached to the accompanying 166 mm long chain (Blarney Castle

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Defence Badge, C.1942 United Republic of marked with maker’s mark ofIn 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 "3798", measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 56. 7 mm (h), missing its attachment, residue evident on the reverse, fine. Footnote: The badge was worn by members of the Defence units, whose primary role was security and policing of