Croatia, Independent State. Air Force Air Crew Breast Badge, c. 1942. Republic of 1916 under the command of

1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel A

but of course

issued on the Eastern Front on 8 March 1944 and featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Obest and stand-in divisional commander

3 mm (w) x 111

BURKE / KILLED IN ACTION / 1919 - 1943"

Croatia, Independent State. Air Force Air Crew Breast Badge, c. 1942. Republic of 1916 under the command ofIn silver, obverse shows the Croatian coat of arms with the letters NDH above, reverse pinback, 53 mm (h) x 70 mm (w), made by Knaus, evidence of wear, very fine condition. Footnote: Although the badge has no maker mark, it was made by the only manufacturer of this particular badge: Zagreb's Braca Knaus.