Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1897
like the picture or diagram that acts as a letterhead
Most of this type of cross were issued during Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71
The traditional ebony handle is hand-carved wood
as well as being passed as a flying instructor
Portugal. An Air Force Flight Engineer Badge Auction Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1897Portugal; Gold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, with blue, white and black embroidery, black threading giving definition to the wings, on a black wool base, black paper backer, 110 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), paper loss evident on the reverse from previous board mounting, exposing the underlying white cotton mesh support, better than very fine. Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled, Warren Carroll.