United States. A Distinguished Flying Cross Auction A fine example of a

A fine example of a Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St

and approximately 27mm (1inch) wide

unique black and red painted pattern on the exterior

where Birch was killed in action on 12 April 1917 in the attack on Hill 145 ‘The Pimple’

with olive drab finish

United States. A Distinguished Flying Cross Auction A fine example of aUnited States; Bronze, 43. 8 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, marked "G27" on the pinback, light contact on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement