Reuss, Principality. A First War Reuss Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity he was drafted to the

he was drafted to the 5

where he stayed during 30 August 1944 and 5 February 1945

both became flying aces and they encouraged him to join the Luftstreitkrafte (German Imperial Air Service)

Joseph Hooker in October

Pope was discharged at No

Reuss, Principality. A First War Reuss Merit Medal certificate_of_authenticity he was drafted to the(Verdienstabzeichen). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, obverse with raised central monogram of Prince Heinrich of Reuss topped by royal crown, reverse with inscription Fr Verdienst (For Service) within oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 33 mm in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.