Croatia, Independent State. An Italian-Croatian Legion Badge Auction surmounted by a gilt crowned

surmounted by a gilt crowned eagle with the enamelled coat-of-arms of Romania on the eagle's chest

All are dated to February 1

ribbon worn and frayed

and Governor of Rijeka (Fiume) and remained in these positions until his death

otherwise a truly fine example in better than very fine condition

Croatia, Independent State. An Italian-Croatian Legion Badge Auction surmounted by a gilt crownedIn die stamped aluminum with twelve red lacquered fields, shield shaped, obverse bearing the inscription HRVATSKA (Croatia) above the Croatian coat of arms, plain reverse, unmarked, die holes in all four corners for uniform attachment, measuring 43 mm (w) x 56. 8 mm (h), three of the red lacquered fields near the top of the shield exhibit very light wear, otherwise the lacquered fields are intact, near extremely fine.