Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Gendarmerie Patrol Badge, by Braća Knaus Republic of 8 mm (w) x 63

8 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

Footnote: Anny Ondra (1902–1987)

a 1939 HJ Affirmation badge

measuring 104 mm (w) x 135 mm (h)

dated 1956

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Gendarmerie Patrol Badge, by Braća Knaus Republic of 8 mm (w) x 63Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a banner overlaid by an inscription of VODJA OPHODJE (PATROL LEADER), surrounding a central Croatian national emblem, the reverse retaining an attachment clip, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Braa Knaus, Zagreb, measuring 50 mm in diameter, demonstrating a consistent patina throughout, in near