Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Decorations United Republic of Department of Public Health and

Department of Public Health and Welfare

and the Royal Air Force

in a flight jacket and with the Knight’s Cross (awarded on 21 October 1940) clearly visible

silver and blue enamel insignia overlaying a bronze star base

Footnote: Frederick William Arthur Smith was born on April 11

Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Decorations United Republic of Department of Public Health and(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of decorations, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 84 mm (w) x 48. 67 mm (h), weighing 17. 2 grams, accompanied by its original package of issue, constructed