Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross, By Wilm. Kunz certificate_of_authenticity He is considered the father

He is considered the father of the German fighter air force

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (silver frame

Bad health continued to plague him

numbered "747"

Austria, Empire. An Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross, By Wilm. Kunz certificate_of_authenticity He is considered the fatherIn bronze gilt with red and white enamels, five pointed star hallmarked and maker marked "WILM. KUNZ WIEN X" (Wilhelm Kunz, Vienna) on the ring, measuring 36 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm (w) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Franz Joseph was instituted in 1849 and awarded for military and civil merit, especially in industry, commerce