Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive placed upon a full length

placed upon a full length brown wool armband)

Footnote: Evans is confirmed for service with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards having participated in the 1898 expedition to khartoum

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

better than good

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

Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive placed upon a full lengthInstituted 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.