The squadron was officially assigned to the 4th Pursuit Squadron based at Gengault Aerodrome (Taul) where it flew its first patrol on October 23rd
The eagle shows nice detailing and is nicely convexed to fit the contours of the Shako
Clasp to the Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 (silvered tombac
a solid silver presentation cigarette case
makers mark L/15 on pin (Otto Schickle
Vatican. A Medal Of The Holy Land, Pilgrims Jerusalem Cross Of Honour, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity The squadron was officially assignedInstituted in 1901. In silver, obverse with the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII surrounded by the inscription in Latin "LEO XIII P. M. CREAVIT AN. MCM" (Founded by Leo XIII in 1900) in the centre, the centrepiece surrounded by four scenes illustrating the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Nativity, the Baptism of Our Lord and the Last Supper, inscribed on the arms, clockwise from the left "CHRISTI AMOR CRUCIFIXI TRAXIT NOS" (The Love of