Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive corner missing on the black

corner missing on the black wool backer to the left of the eagle's wing

with suspended "500 HOURS" hanger)

Kirkpatrick had gone to England with him in 1914

The obverse of the Order illustrates an eight-rayed sun

Private Harrison was later transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Headquarters

Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive corner missing on the blackInstituted 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.