the inscription flanked by the Austrian coat-of-arms at the left and the Hungarian coat-of-arms at the right
Following the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914
His fine action enabled his company to advance to the objective
and the Nine Year Long Service Medal
coming on quickly and leaving the same way
An Early Second War Croatian Observer & Navigator Badge GTRexclude the inscription flanked by theAn Early Second War Croatian Observer & Navigator Badge Very early and fine quality badge in silvered bronze, version with two pins and tongue, vaulted, 92mm x 65mm, hollow center, tongue marked "Braca Knaus, Zagreb and METAL". Worn, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition. Badge was awarded to qualified Observers, whose duties also included navigation and helping out air gunners. This type with retaining pins and tongue is extremely rare.