Netherlands, Kingdom. A Lot of Three Decorations visually-hidden A First War German Imperial

A First War German Imperial 40th Regiment Shoulder Board - This five-sided shoulder board has a blue wool upper with a red embroidered number "40"

5 cm across its lower diameter

constructed of blackened steel (magnetic)

Most night flying had to be done by instruments from takeoff due to lack of any ground or horizon references

The belt has hardened and become very stiff with age

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Lot of Three Decorations visually-hidden A First War German ImperialAn Officers Long Military Service Cross, for 15 Years service, in silver gilt, court mounted ribbon with makers tag Fa. V. WIELIK, horizontal pin, measures 29. 2 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), marked with a sword denoting silver composition between 1906 1953, light gilt wear, very fine. A Lombok Cross, in bronze, measures 41. 2 mm (w) x 50. 2 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. A Princevlag Medal, in white metal, reverse dated 1940, measures 36. 6