Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 Republic of and Awards - War Merit

and Awards - War Merit Cross in silver

WAS" and dated "December 5" with the year undetermined

His first assignment was to the 37th Bombardment Squadron

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross by Wagner with Case - Golden Military Merit Cross (often called enlisted/NCO’s Pour-le-Merite)

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 Republic of and Awards - War MeritInstituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Military Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half, measures 29. 65 mm (w) x 56. 75 mm (h), weighs 22. 3 grams (including ribbon), obverse medallion has been reattached, light enamel wear, replacement ribbon, light wear, remains in very fine condition.