Sweden First Observer Wings

Army observers and naval observers had been recruited among officers of the Army and Navy since 1914. This continued even after the birth of the Air Force in 1926, and far into modern times. The observer badge m/15 was used by both categories, and the colour of the bullion (silver and gold) and the colour of the cloth could be differentiated according to the colour and decor of the uniform worn (depending on the aerial observers’ prior Service). Very few of these aerial observers transferred to the Air Force. The badge was seen to be worn as late as in the 1960s, e.g. by older observers who had been assigned as liaison officers, intelligence officers, photo interpreters etc., for service with staff and other units within the Air Force.
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#1 Aerial Observer (Naval Aviation)

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August 11th 2004
Chris Langley
sewn

100mm
27mm
5gr
Design: Nils Kindberg. The observer badge m/15 was used by both categories, and the colour of the bullion and the colour of the cloth could be differentiated according to the colour and decor of the uniform worn (depending on the aerial observers’ prior Service). Very few of these aerial observers transferred to the Air Force. The badge was seen to be worn as late as in the 1960s, e.g. by older observers who had been assigned as liaison officers, intelligence officers, photo interpreters etc., for service with staff and other units within the Air Force.

#1 Aerial Observer (Naval Aviation)
	Date: Contributor: Fastening: Identifiers: Width: Height: Weight: Notes:	August 11th 2004 Chris Langley sewn 100mm 27mm 5gr Design: Nils Kindberg. The observer badge m/15 was used by both categories, and the colour of the bullion and the colour of the cloth could be differentiated according to the colour and decor of the uniform worn (depending on the aerial observers’ prior Service). Very few of these aerial observers transferred to the Air Force. The badge was seen to be worn as late as in the 1960s, e.g. by older observers who had been assigned as liaison officers, intelligence officers, photo interpreters etc., for service with staff and other units within the Air Force.