Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 visually-hidden the BWM reverse-mounted

the BWM reverse-mounted

and that his knowledge and performance are above average

and was promoted to Lieutenant while recovering

58 Casualty Clearing Station the same day

coded "1078" and marked with the publisher's name "VERLAG VON GUSTAV MANDEL" at the lower left

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 visually-hidden the BWM reverse-mountedConstructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central Ustae insignia, flanked on each side by stylized wings, and topped by a tank, the reverse showing depressions formerly accommodating a crimped hinge and catch, unmarked, measuring 74. 21 mm (w) x 27. 60 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout in addition to the missing hardware, a scarce badge in very fine condition.