War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By W. Deumer GTRexclude Instructor Directing Staff Officer

Instructor Directing Staff Officer

95mm(height)

Valet received KC for his exploits after 430 successful sorties as a Ju-52 Pilot in both Africa and Russia

the Wing was under shell fire for nearly a month but despite the great difficulties caused by this constant shelling his magnificent example to all ranks kept them at work so that the airfield was never unserviceable and aircraft never ceased to operate

A final attack on the U-boat was made by Flight Lieutenant Barwood with the release of four more depth charges from Hudson L/500

War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By W. Deumer GTRexclude Instructor Directing Staff OfficerWar Merit Cross First Class with Swords by W. Deumer by Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid (marked 3 on reverse), in silvered zinc, in slightly worn condition.