Croatia. A Breast Eagle Of The German Minority In Croatia Archive wSJ Hamburg Cross Stickpin (bronze

wSJ Hamburg Cross Stickpin (bronze gilt with white enamels

maker marked "G & S" on the reverse

and for the cleanliness of the highways

It was conferred upon Catholic Officers of the Royal Army for meritorious and distinguished military service

maker marked "G B" (Gustav Brehmer

Croatia. A Breast Eagle Of The German Minority In Croatia Archive wSJ Hamburg Cross Stickpin (bronzeAluminum eagle, 73mm in total length, hand crafted, one wire attachment on reverse present, other is missing; appears dug out example, in poor fair condition, and very rare. Footnote: this type of insignia was produced by and for German minorities in Croatia (as well in Serbia, Hungary) during late 1930's and up to 1941; most were produced in small shops, notably in Osijek (Esseg).