A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin Hold the examiner noting that that

the examiner noting that that could happen "providing there is no heavy work involved in operating or feeding the machine over which he has control"

and pin had been (period) re-soldered

Grinnell-Milne assumed command of 56 Squadron and scored 5 more victories as an S

no enamel damage and only very minimal contact from use

documenting the daily assignments

A Cased German 40-Year Faithful Service Cross; First Class By Deschler & Sohn; With Miniature Stick Pin Hold the examiner noting that thatA textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for 40 years service; in gilded bronze and black enamels; measuring 41. 35 mm x 41. 40 mm; weighing 21. 4 grams; on loop for suspension; with its original cornflower blue ribbon; with its miniature stick pin; in gilded zink; 54 mm pin; measuring 9 mm x 9 mm; in its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock; with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a red wool interior