A Second War Croatian Volunteer Shield; Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity "3rd Battle of Ypres" (soldier's

"3rd Battle of Ypres" (soldier's designation only

Accompanied by copies of his WWI Trio Award Index Card

a position he was to hold until 1945

the blade measuring 132 mm in length

Several years passed and on 21 Dec 1961 he enlisted in the Militia as B-828410 with the 2nd Field Engineering Regt until 18 Feb 1962

A Second War Croatian Volunteer Shield; Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity "3rd Battle of Ypres" (soldier'sCloth Version only center portion of the shield present, early version in thick, machine embroidered cotton thread, removed from uniform, worn condition, very fine. This cloth badge was worn by the members of the 369. th. (Kroat) Regiment, including German Officers attached to the Regiment.