Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Rare Golden Medal For Merit In The Arts, C.1910 Archive But then I broke out

But then I broke out of the overcast and in spite of the fact that it was pitch black

In stamped gilt zinc

5 mm x 60 mm inclusive of crown suspension

Two Second War Campaign Stars - 1939-1945 Star

It is awarded for acts of bravery

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Rare Golden Medal For Merit In The Arts, C.1910 Archive But then I broke out(Goldene Medaille fr Verdienst um die Kunst). Instituted 15 November 1878 by Grand Duke Nikolaus Friedrich Peter. (1903 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised leftward facing profile of Grand Duke Nikolaus Friedrich Peter, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of FR VERDIENST UM DIE KUNST (FOR MERIT IN THE ARTS), unmarked, measuring 29. 62