Croatia, Independent State. A Reserve Battalion (Pripremna Bojna) Belt Buckle Newly Listed for instance

for instance

2nd Class 1941 (two-piece construction

as being "Medically Unfit

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 162 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

but cloth backing in poor condition

Croatia, Independent State. A Reserve Battalion (Pripremna Bojna) Belt Buckle Newly Listed for instanceCroatia: Ground Found; Die stamped aluminum with red paint, unmarked, the pattern with the "PB" initials flanking the shield, most likely used by the Reserve Battalion (Pripremna Bojna) or the Honourary Battalion 5th December (Pocasna Bojna 5. Prosinac), 56. 8 mm x 68. 2 mm, missing its prongs, extensive wear, oxidation and paint chipping evident, the bottom left corner missing, having worn off while in the ground, as found.