A 1940 Battle Of Britain Distinguished Flying Cross With Case Hold appointment to a rank of

appointment to a rank of First Lieutenant

superimposed on Kriegsmarine dark blue wool waffenfarbe

He retired with the rank of Lieutenant-General on 21 September 1882

who was killed on the Eastern Front during the Second World War

The Czech part of Czechoslovakia was subsequently invaded by Germany in March 1939

A 1940 Battle Of Britain Distinguished Flying Cross With Case Hold appointment to a rank ofGeorge VI GRI. Silver, engraved "1940" on the reverse, measuring a standard 55. 3 mm, with original ribbon with pinback, pleasing dark patina, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "D. F. C." on the lid, Royal Mint maker marked on the inside lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case better than very fine. (C: 14)