Croatia, Independent State. A Legion Breast Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1874 in Ireland

1874 in Ireland

overlaid by a sword superimposed on a mobile swastika

Medal of Merit for Aiding Pilgrims of the Holy Year 1975: in silvered silver

along with other items

1915 in his hometown of Welland

Croatia, Independent State. A Legion Breast Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1874 in IrelandIn die stamped aluminum, the shield with twelve red lacquered squares, unmarked (the known makers were Zagreb's foundries B. Knaus and ME BA), measuring 39 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This badge was awarded to all members of the Croatian legionary units (Navy, Army, Air Force) and worn on the right uniform pocket. Most of these legionary units were involved in the battles on the Eastern Front, in Russia, most