Croatia, Independent State. An Ustaše Officer’s Belt Archive 8 mm (w) x 11

8 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) not including the bar

the reverse of each with an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”

of the 37th U

Infanterie-Regiment

Croatia, Independent State. An Ustaše Officer’s Belt Archive 8 mm (w) x 11Constructed of a slate grey wool blended base with a suede underlay, the obverse topped by a maroon threaded tresse braided into a classic Croatian trefoil pattern, the reverse perforated with three reinforced eyelets, stamped with an ink number 4535 and an additional illegible mark, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 120 cm (l), demonstrating moderate soiling and material fatigue, in better than very fine condition.