Croatia, Independent State. An Ustaše Officer’s Belt Archive While in prison

While in prison

with Private Baldwin being transferred to the 144th Infantry Battalion on October 26

the obverse with white enameled arms with NSDAP-style German National eagles clutching a wreathed mobile swastika on white enameled discs in the quadrants between the arms of the cross

of the 37th U

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

Croatia, Independent State. An Ustaše Officer’s Belt Archive While in prisonConstructed 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.