United Kingdom. A Most Honourable Order Of The Bath, G.c.b. Knight Grand Cross, 1870 GTRexclude Rudi disappeared with his parachute

Rudi disappeared with his parachute into the clouds

on the 17th

The envelope contains a small piece of paper depicting a map of the world

silver star on ribbon)

the face with a circular central medallion bearing Annamese characters meaning ‘It is worthy to develop knowledge’ within a stippled ring inscribed ‘INDOCHINE FRANCAISE’ (French Indochina)

United Kingdom. A Most Honourable Order Of The Bath, G.c.b. Knight Grand Cross, 1870 GTRexclude Rudi disappeared with his parachute(Military Division) A large sash badge in 18ct Gold with four white enameled arms with gold inlay, each with ball finials, detailed Gold lion in each quadrant, centres in red and white enamels with Gold tri crown motif, green enamel laurel surround denoting military division, well hallmarked on suspension, RG for Garrard, London, 1870 as well as 18 for Gold content with worn hallmarks on large suspension ring, measuring 81 mm (w) x 90 mm (h inclusive