Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Service Decorations Hold The bulk of the book

The bulk of the book is devoted to over 800 biographies of individual scout pilots

Instituted 17 March 1863

The cuffs of both arms bear sleeve insignias constructed of gold bullion representing the rank of Captain in the Imperial Japanese Navy

Lieutenant Colonel Bertholf's enthusiastic application of military and professional knowledge

Knights Cross Fourth Class with Swords - in silver and enamels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of Service Decorations Hold The bulk of the book(Dienstauszeichnungen). A pair of meritorious service decorations, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 47. 76 mm (w) x 49. 06 mm