Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords certificate_of_authenticity with ink signature

with ink signature

1858 in Schwabach near Nuremberg

Promotion to machinist 3rd class

There were lots of enemy aircraft about and "C" Flight were attacked soon after crossing the lines

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords certificate_of_authenticity with ink signature(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold star constructed of gilded zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.