A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue Archive before being transferred on November

before being transferred on November 30th to the Convalescent Hospital

Wasp was more vulnerable than other United States aircraft carriers available at the opening of hostilities

enlisting as a Gunner with "C" Battery

5th Mountain Division

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

A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue Archive before being transferred on NovemberA 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