Croatia, Independent State. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, By Braca Knaus, C.1940 United Republic of He arrived in France on

He arrived in France on January 9

before being named Commander of the 260th Infantry Division about two weeks after this letter

that he was single and that he had had nine years service with the North-West Mounted Police (later the Royal Canadian Mounted Police)

painted Luftwaffe blue

Crosby served in Canada during the Second World War on the Home Front

Croatia, Independent State. A Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge, By Braca Knaus, C.1940 United Republic of He arrived in France onIn silvered tombac. Early good quality badge measuring 66 x 50mm with good details and silvering. Vaulted, one went hole, pin back on reverse. Unmarked, but typical "Braca Knaus" example, sole maker of this badge. Worn, in very good condition.