Prussian Military Merit Cross Group To certificate_of_authenticity the Wing was under shell

the Wing was under shell fire for nearly a month but despite the great difficulties caused by this constant shelling his magnificent example to all ranks kept them at work so that the airfield was never unserviceable and aircraft never ceased to operate

superb quality and nearly mint condition

but due to wind and heavy seas

natural tan leather construction liner with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section

Order of the Crown

Prussian Military Merit Cross Group To certificate_of_authenticity the Wing was under shellVizefeldwebel Carl Schmidt, IR 66: medal bar with three awards (Iron Cross Second Class 1914, magnetic; Prussian Military Merit Cross, silver gilt, bottom arm marked "938 W"; Hindenburg Cross with Swords); Miniature of Prussian Military Merit Cross, gilt, fine quality; Iron Cross First Class 1914, catch repaired; two related ribbon bars. Generally very fine condition. Sold with copies of research papers about this soldier, including copy of citation