United Kingdom. A British Army Ordnance Corps Commendation, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Its motto is "Per aspera

Its motto is "Per aspera ad astra" (Through hardships to the stars)

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 and War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (one-piece construction

he was posted to H

1917 and was placed on command to the Royal Flying Corps at Reading on March 10th

73 mm (w) x 46

United Kingdom. A British Army Ordnance Corps Commendation, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Its motto is "Per asperaWell executed and of fine quality, four icons in silver gilt, affixed to a silver circular base with a raised edge bearing a wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 82 mm (h) inclusive of its rifle, crossed sheaths, chain and t bar suspension, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback, extremely fine.