United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Officer, Military Division, By Garrard certificate_of_authenticity (engraved: F/L W

(engraved: F/L W

Footnote: NSDAP member number “97347”

he became the only American airman to achieve "ace in a day" status twice

surmounted by the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales

United Kingdom. An Order Of The British Empire, Officer, Military Division, By Garrard certificate_of_authenticity (engraved: F/L WInstituted June 4 1917 by King George V. Type II (1957 ). An Officers badge, in silver gilt, featuring the portraits of Queen Mary and King George V on the obverse surrounded by a ring inscribed FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE, the reverse features the cypher of George V, measures 49. 05mm (w) x 61. 3mm (h inclusive of integral crown suspension), weighs 27. 8 grams (including ribbon), worn on original red and white ribbon with pin at the top, scattered gilt