members of the crew (Snell and Branford of the RAF) were found in a dinghy alive
showing some age
reverse illustrating a wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves with the coat-of-arms of the City of Milan at the top and an un-named name plate in the centre
where he achieved the rank of Leading Aircraftman
Paul also evaded enemy capture
An Wwi Iron Cross Medal Pair; Marked Godet & Söhn Hold members of the crew (SnellPrussia: Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 (silver with black paint, iron core, magnetic, maker marked "G" (Godet & Shn) on the ring, 42. 7 mm); Hamburg: Hanseaten Cross (silvered bronze with red enamels, 40 mm); and Imperial: Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (bronze gilt on iron, maker marked "N. & H." (Nlle & Hck, Ldenscheid) on the reverse, 37. 2 mm). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, dark patina on the IC, red enamels