Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops Of The Croatian Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Auction suffering a gun shot wound

suffering a gun shot wound to the neck and leg

and piped in twisted silvery flat wires and black threads

recessed medal bed in blue satin with central catch

circumscribed by inscription “Im Jahre Deutscher Schicksalswende 1933” (“In the Year of the German Twist of Fate 1933”)

Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops Of The Croatian Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Auction suffering a gun shot woundConstructed of stamped aluminum, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at both the top and bottom by ribbon, bearing a central red disc overlaid by a black swastika highlighted with a silver frame, the edges perforated with six eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 60 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.