Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Republic of SOKOLOV”) and a location of

SOKOLOV”) and a location of “СМОЛЕНСКЪ” (“SMOLENSK”)

A fine quality manufacture German Eagle Order with Swords (Deutscher Adlerorden V

(Deutsches Jungvolk Wimpel)

before being discharged on the 31st

Provenance: General Field Marshall Milch’s Clasp to the Iron Cross 1939 First Class was previously acquired from Milch’s family by Hermann Historica

Croatia, Independent (HDH). An Air Force Observer Breast Badge, c. 1941 Republic of SOKOLOV”) and a location ofInstituted 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.