Ustasha Defense Badge GTRexclude 1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1945-48

1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1945-48 (P/ JX

The button down cuffs have brown plastic buttons

and became a Petty Officer in 1914

General Assault Badge - In silvered zinc

(impressed: 3532 PTE A

Ustasha Defense Badge GTRexclude 1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1945-48This type of badge was worn by the members of the "Ustasha Defense" Units. Primary role of the Ustasha Defense was security and policing of the camps like Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others. These units were under the command of Eugen Dido Kvaternik first, then Maks Luburic took over the command in 1942. Badge was made of stamped aluminum, measures 43 x 57mm. Numbered "4031". Pin on reverse missing, worn, good very good condition. Unmarked though