Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops Of The Croatian Defence Forces Sleeve Insignia Hold to form a new service

to form a new service (the first of its kind in the world)

with the upper hoist corner bearing a black Iron Cross with ribbed arms

1939-1945 Star (one with a rosette)

shares his brother's grave

The box in the  upper-right corner presents the letter “R” written in black ink and the bottom-centre is stamped “Heer” in red ink

Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops Of The Croatian Defence Forces Sleeve Insignia Hold to form a new service(rmelabzeichen der Deutschen Kompanie innerhalb der Kroatischen Heimat Armee). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a convex circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at both the top and bottom by ribbon, around a central red painted disc bearing a black and silver ribbed swastika, the edges perforated with six holes for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 59 mm (w) x 61 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.