Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War and Freikorps Service, by J. Godet & Sohn United Republic of The IJA parachute qualification "wings"

The IJA parachute qualification "wings" badge

the failed attempts of Lilienthal

Something for the Boys (to 'The Glamour Boys' invite letter and envelope

Footnote: The outbreak of America's involvement in the First World War caused a sharp increase in the demand for army officers

Germany, Imperial. A Medal Bar for First World War and Freikorps Service, by J. Godet & Sohn United Republic of The IJA parachute qualification "wings"(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two decorations, including: 1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak