Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Leaders Insignia Newly Listed He was named Acting Captain

He was named Acting Captain on December 15

Bätcher was captured by American troops in May 1945

” measures 25 mm (w) x 21 mm (h)

obverse centre presenting a hand etched lion on black enamels

constructed of green wool bearing four bands of silver aluminum bullion wire interlaced with green thread

Croatia, Independent State. A Ustasha Leaders Insignia Newly Listed He was named Acting CaptainA uniform badge constructed of non magnetic silvered metal, the obverse centre bears the coat of arms of Croatia in red and white enamel, topped with a U within an ornate border all in blue enamel, flanked on the left and right with two amrs of red, white and blue enamel and two holes for attachment, the reverse is plain, measuring 66. 09 mm (w) x 25. 90 mm (h); apparent chipping in enamel, otherwise very fine.