Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Badge Archive This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 434 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

the exterior of the lid with a silvered Cross Pattée

for other campaigns where no specific campaign medal was struck

this force comprised of ethnic German minority was officially part of the Croatian Ustasha Army

GERARD-HIRNE 1972"

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Badge Archive This particular buckle is illustratedA badge constructed of silvered non magnetic metal, bearing a Croatian shield in red and white enamels, topped with a U within an ornately detailed border, the reverse is plain, unmarked and bears a screwback with screw plate, measuring 20. 21 mm (w) x 36. 55 mm (h), very fine.