Croatia, Independent State. An Italian-Croatian Legion Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Raymond Joseph Gauvreau passed away

Raymond Joseph Gauvreau passed away at Ottawa General Hospital

bronze gilt with a silvered insignia

ribbon banner in red embroidery

which had limited prestige and status according to the Netherlands government

the regiment received a pioneer company

Croatia, Independent State. An Italian-Croatian Legion Badge, C.1940 Newly Listed Raymond Joseph Gauvreau passed awayA shield shaped badge constructed of die stamped aluminum and red enamel, the obverse bear the inscription HRVATSKA (CROATIA), below is the Croatian coat of arms, the reverse is plain, unmarked, bearing four attachment holes, measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x 56. 77 mm (h), very fine.