Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A House and Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, II Class Knight’s Cross, c. 1910 certificate_of_authenticity quickly scrambling for cover before

quickly scrambling for cover before his aircraft was destroyed by strafing

The top bears a loop for suspension

the cover in red and blue inks on a brown kraft paper stock

noting that he did not intend to re-engage but intended to enroll in the "Emergency List"

scattered gilt wear and oxidation spotting

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A House and Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, II Class Knight’s Cross, c. 1910 certificate_of_authenticity quickly scrambling for cover before(Oldenburger Haus und Verdienstorden, Ritterkreuz II. Klasse mit Krone). Instituted 27 November 1838 by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich August. (1838 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered monogram of Peter Friedrich Lugwig, situated within a red enameled ring bearing a silvered inscription of EIN GOTT,