Original Signature on Post War Photo: Walter Schmidt
The right breast flap bears four black bakelite buttons meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap
TIRAH 1897-8 (silver
clearly marked with a manufacturer code of “A4/91” and a serial number of “25958”
The Order was conferred upon enlisted ranks and Air Force junior lieutenants in recognition of gallantry during combat
Poland, Ii Republic. Two Awards Hold Original Signature on Post WarIncludes: 1. Cross of Merit, III Class Bronze Grade, Type I (Krzy Zasugi). Instituted in 1923. In bronze gilt, unmarked, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 45. 3 mm inclusive of its integral ring, light contact, original ribbon. 2. Medal of Independence (Medal Niepodlegoci). Instituted in 1930. In bronze gilt, measuring 35 mm (w) x 39. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, edge nicks, spotting, very light contact overall, original ribbon.