In die-stamped aluminum, without maker's mark but known to have been manufactured by Braca Knaus of Zagreb, number stamped "1161" on the reverse, measuring 43 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), missing its pinback, residue evident in the recessed areas, fine.
Footnote: This badge was worn by the members of the Ustasha Defense Units. The primary role of the Ustasha Defense was security and policing of the camps like Jasenovac, Stara Gradiska, and others. These units were under the command of Eugen Dido Kvaternik at first, then Maks Luburic took over the command in 1942.

