While with the 635 Squadron in Billings crew he was involved in the infamous Black Thursday Raid of 16/17 December 1943
measuring 51 mm (w) x 19 mm (H)
the obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Victor Emmanuel III surrounded by the inscription "AL MERITO DI LUNGO COMANDO"
the Battalion was absorbed into the Canadian Railway Troops
Reichling was conscripted again on May 31
International, France. An Order of Melusine, Miniature Knight, in Gold GTRexclude While with the 635 Squadron(Ordre de Mlusine, Chevalier). Instituted in 1881. Multi piece construction, in Gold, silver, and multicoloured enamels, measures 14. 3 mm (w) x 19. 8 mm (h), weighs 2. 72 grams, marked on ring, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.