Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive the painting measuring 275 mm

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

/ Kommander der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD=Einsatzkommandos III/3"

mounted to a photographer's cardboard backer

maker marked Kreslawksy & Co

in turn with a suspension loop and period original length of ribbon

Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive the painting measuring 275 mmInstituted 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.