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

appointment to a rank of First Lieutenant

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superimposed on Kriegsmarine dark blue wool waffenfarbe

Unteroffizier and Reserve Offiziers-Anwärter

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)