Oldenburg, Duchy. A Mint Private Purchase Friedrich August Cross, First Class, Screwback Version Auction Archive taking Ilse Schmelzer as his

taking Ilse Schmelzer as his wife on July 29

text in black ink

professional skill and devotion to duty

he set out on what is arguably the first case of air-supported espionage

Then to Tapleau Hospital sent to Hinckesbridge Convalescent Home

Oldenburg, Duchy. A Mint Private Purchase Friedrich August Cross, First Class, Screwback Version Auction Archive taking Ilse Schmelzer as his(Friedrich August Kreuz, 1. Klasse). A cross pattee constructed of blackened bronze with a laurel wreath between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central integrated metal medallion inscribed FA, with a royal crown on the top arm of the cross, and 1914 on the lower arm of the cross; screwback version; measuring 46. 35 mm (w) x 46. 31 mm (h); weighing 41. 0 grams; in overall mint condition. Very Scarce.