United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member, Military Division, 1929 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic launch planes within bombing distance

launch planes within bombing distance of North Atlantic shores and gauge the future weather of Europe

surrounded by a blue enameled ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE (Honour and Fatherland)

demonstrating a moderate patina through the cross with minor material fatigue of the case

who was born on August 16

but during the Italian Occupancy (1939-1943) the Officer grade was officially added to the Order

United Kingdom. An Order of the British Empire, Member, Military Division, 1929 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic launch planes within bombing distanceIn frosted silver, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "o" (1929) on the reverse, measuring 48. 9 mm (w) x 62. 4 mm (h), dark patina and wear to silver finish, very light contact, original military ribbon, near extremely fine.