members of the crew (Snell and Branford of the RAF) were found in a dinghy alive
where he achieved the rank of Leading Aircraftman
reverse illustrating a wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves with the coat-of-arms of the City of Milan at the top and an un-named name plate in the centre
The left breast has three horizontal thread loops for wear of an award with two vertical loops on the pocket
marked "900" (silver) and number stamped "549" on the reverse
An Wwi Iron Cross Medal Pair; Marked Godet & Söhn Hold members of the crew (SnellPrussia: Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 (silver with black paint, iron core, magnetic, maker marked "G" (Godet & Shn) on the ring, 42. 7 mm); Hamburg: Hanseaten Cross (silvered bronze with red enamels, 40 mm); and Imperial: Hindenburg Cross for Combatants (bronze gilt on iron, maker marked "N. & H." (Nlle & Hck, Ldenscheid) on the reverse, 37. 2 mm). Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, dark patina on the IC, red enamels