A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue Archive enlisting as a Gunner with

enlisting as a Gunner with "C" Battery

and Medals Box Shipping Label (brown kraft paper

440 (Fleet Spotter Reconnaissance) flying a Fairey IIID/F in January 1927 and as a Flying Officer with No

He was wounded at Paardeberg

It was awarded to those that made an outstanding contribution to this process

A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue Archive enlisting as a Gunner withA mint Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (without swords ohne Schwerter); in fine silvered tombac with fine detailed pebbles on the arms of the maltese cross; vertical banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a slightly rounded wire catch; measuring 48. 13 mm x 48. 67 mm; weighing 17. 4 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with the lid lined on the interior (maker