Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive strike date of “1775”

strike date of “1775”

the aircraft failed to clear Red Pike and struck the rock face at 13

5 mm (h) Stickpins on 37 mm and 39

maker marked Kreslawksy & Co

mounted to a photographer's cardboard backer

Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive strike date of “1775”Instituted in 1941. Silvered, a large badge bearing a central eagle surrounded by a wreath, hollow center, measures 68 mm (h) x 91 mm (w), the reverse presents a vertical pinback, light wear, in very fine condition. Footnote: This badge was awarded to qualified Observers, whose duties also included navigation and helping out air gunners.