Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Province of China measuring 25 mm (w) x

measuring 25 mm (w) x 56 mm (h)

ReInstituted 1936 and 1957

for "meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy during World War II in the European African Middle Eastern Theater of Operations

Belgelerle Tarihi" (Ottoman Medals and Orders

Duisburg (twice) and Stuttgart)

Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Province of China measuring 25 mm (w) xInstituted 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.