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

strike date of “1775”

maker marked Kreslawksy & Co

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

the painting measuring 275 mm (w) x 355 mm (h)

with an unknown rune on obverse

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.