State Flag of the Independent State of Croatia (WWII NDH) – Custom 3D Printed Miniature Accessory Parts Pieces for Brick Block Figures

Custom Miniature Accessory Details

Item Name / Model: Miniature State Flag of the Independent State of Croatia (WWII NDH) Assembly Item Type: Handheld Accessory / Diorama Prop

Item Description: This is a single custom-crafted accessory assembly designed specifically for brick block figures (such as LEGO minifigures) and military dioramas. The item is a highly detailed, miniature replica of a historical World War II-era state flag mounted on a pole.

• Flag Component: The flag features a horizontal tricolor design consisting of three bands: red at the top, white in the middle, and blue at the bottom. Centered on the flag is the traditional Croatian checkerboard shield (šahovnica), which in this specific historical design intentionally begins with a white square in the top-left corner. In the upper-left canton of the red band, there is a distinct emblem: the letter “U” enclosed within a traditional braided wattle motif. The surface has a smooth, printed finish that clearly captures these precise historical details.

• Hardware & Fit: The flag piece is firmly secured to a standard cylindrical black flagpole using two specialized black clip attachments. The diameter of the black pole is perfectly scaled to snap securely into the C-shaped hand of a standard block character, allowing them to hold it as a standard-bearer. (Note: The square black base plate shown at the bottom acts as a display stand and can be easily detached so the figure can actively carry the pole in historical dioramas).

Historical Background: This accessory accurately replicates the state flag of the Independent State of Croatia (Nezavisna Država Hrvatska, or NDH), which was a World War II-era puppet state established by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy that existed from 1941 to 1945. While it utilizes the traditional pan-Slavic red, white, and blue colors, this specific variant is immediately identifiable by the “U” symbol in the canton, representing the Ustaše—the fascist and ultranationalist organization that ruled the regime. Furthermore, the checkerboard shield starting with a white square in the top-left was the mandated design during this period, distinguishing it from the modern national flag of Croatia. This custom miniature piece is historically accurate for builders looking to construct highly specific World War II European theater military dioramas or Axis-aligned historical displays.