Croatia, Independent State. An Elite Ustasha Unit, Ante Pavelic's BodyGuard Regiment (PTB) Officer's Belt Buckle

In die-stamped silvered zinc, measuring 48.2 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), intact clip and hinge, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine.

Footnote: This type of buckle was worn by Ante Pavelic's Body Guard Regiment (Poglavnikova Tjelesna Bojna = PTB). This Regiment was made up of carefully selected, well-trained and brave officers and men who were unquestionably loyal to Croatian leader Dr. Pavelic.