Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case Newly Listed a Steiermark Landeskameradschaftsbund (Austrian Warrior

a Steiermark Landeskameradschaftsbund (Austrian Warrior League) badge

He saw a provisional promotion to Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant at Halifax on November 20th

award document for the Iron Cross 1st Class 1939 (17 May 1944)

Footnote: Wing designs with the shield fronted by the letters "US" were produced by various makers based on the Regulations of August 1917

He suffered a fractured skull and concussion of the brain and remained unconscious until he passed away from his injuries two days later on the 24th

Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case Newly Listed a Steiermark Landeskameradschaftsbund (Austrian WarriorA presentation case for a Grand Cordon Breast Star of the Order of the Rising Sun, constructed of a balsa wood frame with a black lacquered finish, the obverse lid with gilt Japanese characters, the interior with a purple satin type lid liner bearing a manufacturers label, with a slotted purple doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional silvered bronze snap button and functional hinge of identical construction, measuring 106 mm (w) x 107 mm (l) x 38