Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Auction Archive According to the Air University

According to the Air University

The obverse of the Order illustrates an eight-rayed sun

reverse inscribed in the centre "ILS FURENT ICI MOINS DE SOIXANTE OPPOSÉS A TOUTE UNE ARMEE SA MASSE LES ECRASA LA VIE PLUTOT QUE LA COURAGE ABANDONNA CES SOLDATS FRANCAIS 30 AVRIL 1863"

with a reverse strap bearing an analogous reinforced buttonhole

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 According to the Air UniversityInstituted 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.