marked "EPNS" on the reverse
constructed of an olive-drab card stock binding
with mint and unused period-original ribbon
issued on the Eastern Front on 8 March 1944 and featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Obest and stand-in divisional commander
Footnote: The Military Service Medal was instituted in 1962 and awarded to military
Croatia, Independent State. Air Force Air Crew Breast Badge, c. 1942. Republic of marked "EPNS" on the reverseIn silver, obverse shows the Croatian coat of arms with the letters NDH above, reverse pinback, 53 mm (h) x 70 mm (w), made by Knaus, evidence of wear, very fine condition. Footnote: Although the badge has no maker mark, it was made by the only manufacturer of this particular badge: Zagreb's Braca Knaus.