Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Light Transport Detachment Arm Shield Auction 91 mm (w) x 61

91 mm (w) x 61

the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date “1939: in raised numbering

the son of Lancelot Pinchess and Lillian May Pinchess (nee Ison) of Toronto

The following nine photos were taken during the Polish campaign

and Jeremiah Allen

Croatia, Independent State. A Croatian Light Transport Detachment Arm Shield Auction 91 mm (w) x 61Constructed of aluminum, the obverse consisting of a shield with a central raised Croatian national emblem with checks highlighted in red paint, topped by a raised inscription of HRVATSKA (CROATIA), perforated at each corner with a hole for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), with only slight loss of paint evident, in extremely fine condition.