Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross certificate_of_authenticity (Verdienstkreuz in Silber)

(Verdienstkreuz in Silber)

the exterior bearing a central raised and stylized Totenkopf

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of a zink core example produced by Paulmann & Crone

when he previously served with 432 Squadron 6 Group that was based at Eastmoor

3661 were preparing for a photographic reconnaissance mission

Prussia, Kingdom. An Order of the Red Eagle, IV Class Cross certificate_of_authenticity (Verdienstkreuz in Silber)(Roter Adler Orden Kreuz IV. Klasse). Instituted 12 June 1792 by King Friedrich Wilhelm II. (1864 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted Prussian imperial eagle, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm II, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension