It was at ITS where he was to see a promotion to Leading Aircraftman on June 5th
but typical "Braca Knaus" example
Shropshire
as both ships escaped to the German port of Kiel
his Royal Canadian Air Force Certificate of Service (dated August 24
Iron Cross First Class 1939 By Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity It was at ITS whereIron Cross First Class 1939 by Klein & Quenzer Silver, iron core, magnetic, maker marked "65" (Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein) on the pin, 44. 3 mm, vertical pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, iron cross in silver on the lid, soiled slotted medal bed, impression of the cross on the inside lid, scuffed exterior, case better than fine.