Croatia, Independent State. A Field-Made Air Force Mechanic's Badge With Two Photographs, C. 1943, Extremely Rare Original United Republic of York in Toronto

York in Toronto

Wittering during the Battle of Britain

Seven months after arriving in England and having received additional training

slight chip out of white enamelled ring

Little is known about his career during the Second War

Croatia, Independent State. A Field-Made Air Force Mechanic's Badge With Two Photographs, C. 1943, Extremely Rare Original United Republic of York in TorontoIn aluminum with twelve deep red painted fields, obverse illustrating a spread winged eagle standing upon the Croatian shield, with a large gear in the background, the initials "F" and "A" etched on the reverse, measuring 62. 5 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h), without attachment, the top left red painted field exhibiting loss and wear, near extremely fine. Accompanied by two black and white photographs: (i) an original one of a trio of soldiers, with the