Auction 17
FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & MILITARIA
Oct 26, 2019
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USA
40 West 37th Street, Suite 604 New York, New York 10018
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LOT 34:
A CROATIAN WWII NAVY QUALIFICATION ENAMEL BADGE
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Start price:
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150
Estimated price:
250$-350$
sales tax: 8.875% On commission only
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A CROATIAN WWII NAVY QUALIFICATION ENAMEL BADGE
A WWII Croatian Naval gilt bronze and enamel badge, introduced in 1942. The legion was formed in July 1941, following the German invasion of the Soviet Union on 22 June. It was initially comprised some 350 officers and ratings in German uniform, but this eventually swelled to 900–1,000. Their first commander was Commander Andro Vrkljan, who was commissioned as a Fregattenkapitän (frigate captain) in the German navy.
Dimensions: 1 7/8 in., (48 mm.)
Condition: F