Croatia, Independent State. An Elite Ustasha Unit, Ante Pavelic's Bodyguard Regiment (Ptb) Officer's Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity (Unternehmen Merkur Erinnerungsmedaille)

(Unternehmen Merkur Erinnerungsmedaille)

near extremely fine as a pair

two incorporating a metal insignia

the pinback bearing a maker’s mark of “G” for Godet & Sohn

thirteen with original ribbons

Croatia, Independent State. An Elite Ustasha Unit, Ante Pavelic's Bodyguard Regiment (Ptb) Officer's Belt Buckle certificate_of_authenticity (Unternehmen Merkur Erinnerungsmedaille)In 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.