Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed Brookes would see a series

Brookes would see a series of transfers: to the 32nd Infantry Battalion on May 16

and with a sleeve length of 62 cm

the Inspector of Naval Hospital

providing home defense and

in addition to five cotton-lined pockets

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 Newly Listed Brookes would see a seriesConstructed 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.