Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 visually-hidden Light Highland Infantry Glasgow Highlanders

Light Highland Infantry Glasgow Highlanders

coded "1078" and marked with the publisher's name "VERLAG VON GUSTAV MANDEL" at the lower left

with most of its original silver finish lost through age and wear

iron core (magnetic)

to Aircraftman 3rd Class R

Croatia, Independent State. A Rare Tank Badge, c. 1942 visually-hidden Light Highland Infantry Glasgow HighlandersConstructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a central Ustae insignia, flanked on each side by stylized wings, and topped by a tank, the reverse showing depressions formerly accommodating a crimped hinge and catch, unmarked, measuring 74. 21 mm (w) x 27. 60 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish throughout in addition to the missing hardware, a scarce badge in very fine condition.