Croatia, Independent State. An Ustaše EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Hold Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid number

Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid number 3) by the United States Navy

conferred upon a Chargé d'affaires a

He was transferred as Chief of Special Forces (Leiter des Marine-Spezialkommandos) at the Austrian Pola with the task of organizing and commanding the newly formed The U Boote Half Flotilla in the Mediterranean until August of 1916

including a Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

96 mm x 42

Croatia, Independent State. An Ustaše EM/NCO’s Belt Buckle Hold Designated ZR-3 (Zeppelin Rigid numberConstructed of patinated feinzink, the obverse bearing a central raised Ustae insignia, the reverse affixed with a magnetic iron clip and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked, measuring 68. 3 mm (w) x 54. 8 mm (h), demonstrating pitting and surface oxidation reflecting age and storage conditions, in very fine condition.