Ustasha Defense Badge GTRexclude and became a Petty Officer

and became a Petty Officer in 1914

1 Clasp - PALESTINE 1945-48 (P/ JX

(impressed: 3532 PTE A

as worn by Major Wulf: the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class

Ustasha Defense Badge GTRexclude and became a Petty OfficerThis type of badge was worn by the members of the "Ustasha Defense" Units. Primary role of the Ustasha Defense was security and policing of the camps like Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others. These units were under the command of Eugen Dido Kvaternik first, then Maks Luburic took over the command in 1942. Badge was made of stamped aluminum, measures 43 x 57mm. Numbered "4031". Pin on reverse missing, worn, good very good condition. Unmarked though