A Rare Second War Croatian Pilot’s Badge; First Model certificate_of_authenticity When turned up

When turned up

reverse marked KARLPÖLLATH SCHROBENHAUSEN SILBER

Footnote: Charles Henry "Hank" Living was born in Halford

Accompanied by copies of the War Diary for the 12th Battalion

A Rare Second War Croatian Pilot’s Badge; First Model certificate_of_authenticity When turned upA Rare Second War Croatian Pilots Badge; First Model in silvered tombac, hollow construction with went holes, 73. 32mm x 62. 08mm, weighs 31. 8 grams, marked on reverse retaining tongue Metal and Braca Knaus Zagreb, of very fine quality manufacture, with fine old patina, and slightly worn condition and extremely rare. Footnote: first model of Croatian pilots badge was used for a short time, and was replaced by much smaller 2nd Model.