Italian States, Tuscany. An Order Of Civil Merit, Knight, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 15th Air Force was awarded

15th Air Force was awarded the Silver Star on April 6

Towards the top of the shaft is a 20 mm wide glossy leather pull strap to ensure a snug fit to the wearer’s calf

maker marked HICKS & SONS LONDON

Knaus" and "ME-BA"

He stayed for two years on the staff of Hindenberg and Ludendorff

Italian States, Tuscany. An Order Of Civil Merit, Knight, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 15th Air Force was awardedItaly (Tuscany); Silver with white enamels, Gold with blue and white enamelled centrpieces, hallmarked on the ring, measuring 40. 2 mm x 61. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, minor chipping evident in the white enamels on both sides of the arm at 7 o'clock, better than very fine.