United Kingdom. An Air Efficiency Medal to Flight Lieutenant Carpenter consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth

surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina” and “Canada”

which was awarded to all who came under fire at the front during the First World War

The top of the shaft is inset with a Heer-style German eagle clutching a mobile swastika

Members of the Regiments wore Croat Army uniforms

In his Hospital Discharge Notification

United Kingdom. An Air Efficiency Medal to Flight Lieutenant Carpenter consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac surrounded by the inscription “ElizabethInstituted September 1942. In silver, an ovular medal with surmounting eagle suspension, rim impressed C10937 F L G. CARPTENTER, measures 32 mm (w) x 57 mm (h inclusive of eagle suspension and ribbon bar), worn on original ribbon, lovely patina, small contact marks to the rim, very fine.