Croatia, Independent State. An Elite Ustasha Unit, Ante Pavelic's Bodyguard Regiment (Ptb) Officer's Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity Ownership and Other War-Era Markings

Ownership and Other War-Era Markings

1 July 1873

(Fallschirmschützenabzeichen Etui)

Following graduation from flight school

Hallmarked on reverse by the Romanian State mint

Croatia, Independent State. An Elite Ustasha Unit, Ante Pavelic's Bodyguard Regiment (Ptb) Officer's Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity Ownership and Other War-Era MarkingsIn die stamped silvered zinc, measuring 48. 2 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), intact clip and hinge, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: This type of buckle was worn by Ante Pavelic's Body Guard Regiment (Poglavnikova Tjelesna Bojna = PTB). This Regiment was made up of carefully selected, well trained and brave officers and men who were unquestionably loyal to Croatian leader Dr. Pavelic.