Germany, Federal Republic. A Ladies Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive he was posted to HMS

he was posted to HMS Columbine at the Naval Base at Port Edgar in South Queensferry

accounting for 16 of the 31 Axis vessels sunk

OKL (06 Jun 1940-18 Dec 1940) Higher Commander of Fighter and Destroyer Schools (19 Dec 1940-30 Jul 1944) Commanding General of Flying Training (31 Jul 1944-08 May 1945) In US Captivity (08 May 1945-01 Mar 1947) Released (01 Mar 1947) Decorations & Awards: - 1914 EK I - 1914 EK II - Fürstl

Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Edward VII (3082 SJT: J

32 mm (w) x 49 mm inclusive of its integral suspension

Germany, Federal Republic. A Ladies Merit Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany, With Case, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive he was posted to HMS(Damenausfhrung Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden). Instituted 7 September 1951. (1951 present issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms, with a gilded centerpiece bearing a black enameled Federal Republic style