Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops Of The Croatian Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Newly Listed circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “BAHNKRIMINALPOLIZEI ESSEN” (“RAILWAY CRIMINAL POLICE ESSEN”)

the MSM was in fact awarded on a number of occasions for acts of gallantry

maker marked "VK" on the reverse

She lived in Groß Gotteswalde near Sonnenborn

Croatia, Independent State. A German Troops Of The Croatian Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Newly Listed circumscribed by an inscription ofConstructed of stamped aluminum, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at both the top and bottom by ribbon, bearing a central red disc overlaid by a black swastika highlighted with a silver frame, the edges perforated with six eyelets for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 60 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.