his Hudson was seen to burst into flames and dive into the water of the Bay of Fundy - four days earlier the repair logs for the aircraft had noted a badly leaking engine primer
In May 1917
the reverse with an inscription of “REICHSVERBAND FÜR ZUCHT UND PRÜFUNG DEUTSCHEN WARMBLUTS” (“REICH ASSOCIATION FOR BREEDING AND TRAINING OF GERMAN HORSES”)
a circular silvered metal (magnetic) medal
from August 22 to September 14
Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle Medal Bar for First World War and Freikorps Service visually-hidden his Hudson was seen to(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two decorations, including: 1. A German Honour Legion Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 32. 46 mm in diameter, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition. 2. A Silesian Eagle, II Class, constructed of brass, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German