Oldenburg. A First War Period Friedrich August Medal Bar Grouping certificate_of_authenticity Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" Knobloch

Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" Knobloch was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross

Appropriately thereafter he enlisted in the marines in 1917 and served during WWI on the liners “Nassau” and “Posen

An excellent example of this very scarce award

the remainder of the force was composed of volunteers

20 EFTS (Elementary Flying Training School) at Oshawa

Oldenburg. A First War Period Friedrich August Medal Bar Grouping certificate_of_authenticity Lieutenant Richard August "Knobby" KnoblochA first war period medal bar grouping of 5 awards, consisting of 1 2) Second Class Oldenburg Friedrich August Crosses; constructed of blackened war alloy; on loop for suspension; measuring 39. 56 mm (w) x 39. 28 mm (h) and 39. 24 mm (w) x 39. 22 mm (h). 3) A Kaiser Wilhelm Centennial Medal; a gilt bronze medal; on loop for suspension. 4) A Prussian 12 Year Long Service medal; in bronze; on loop for suspension; measuring 30. 05 mm in diameter. 5) A