Germany, Weimar Republic. A German Confession Cross, With Swords certificate_of_authenticity GRÄFIN MARIE v

GRÄFIN MARIE v

His obituary appeared in the Toronto Star of September 24

A 1914/16 Kaiser Wilhelm “Grosses erlebnis macht ehrfürchtig und im herzen fest” medal

his courage and coolness often under intense enemy fire and his resourcefulness has been an inspiration to the men under his command

Rudi’s aircraft suffered a direct hit to the right gas tank and immediately caught fire

Germany, Weimar Republic. A German Confession Cross, With Swords certificate_of_authenticity GRÄFIN MARIE v(Deutsches Bekenntnis Kreuz). Constructed of bronze, with white, red, and black enamels; with crossed swords; measuring 42. 38 mm (w) x 42. 66 mm (h); mounted onto a piece of period original ribbon; in overall near extremely fine condition.