Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Paratrooper’s Sleeve Badge Auction Archive flanked by branches of linden

flanked by branches of linden leaves

Hö”on the top of the frame on either side of the silver mark of the cross

three Edward VIII "Our Empire Prince" Medals (two are aluminum

and include slight running marks and tarnishing to the blade

inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Paratrooper’s Sleeve Badge Auction Archive flanked by branches of lindenIn blue lacquered die stamped aluminum, 35. 9 mm (w) x 53. 7 mm, with four punched holes, with period wear, fine and rare. Footnote: This type of badge was worn during wartime by trained Croatian Paratroopers, sewn onto left upper arm of a tunic. Only several hundreds Croats trained as paratroopers during WWII.