Croatian Naval Legion Badge Ww Ii GTRexclude Awarded for retrieving MW lost

Awarded for retrieving MW lost when position was over-run by enemy

REX CHRISTIANISS

stamped size "9" and "GRAND PRIX

Army Flak Officer's Visor - This cap is in typical Heer (Army) green doeskin wool with a 45 mm forest green wool band and a traditional high peak with matching red piping along the top edge and flanking either side of the band

Croatian Naval Legion Badge Ww Ii GTRexclude Awarded for retrieving MW lostBadge was introduced in 1942 and was worn by the members of Croatian Naval Legion. Croatian Naval Legion was involved in the Eastern (Russian) front as part of the German Naval group 'Unterseebootjagerflotille 23' at the Black Sea during 1942 43. Legions commander was Andro Vrkljan, and duties of the Legion included escort, minesweeping and alike. Badge was awarded after 2 months of active service. This is an early example of this badge in silvered