on original ribbon (enforcement loop on reverse of ribbon slightly loose)
REICHSWALD SIEGFRIED LINE
note from his father signing off on Helmut joining the Army in 1914
reinforcement spine with-out the sliding ventilation shutter
The remaining three postcards illustrate various aerial battle scenes over land
Russia, Imperial. A Badge for Service in the Suite of Tsar Alexander III visually-hidden on original ribbon (enforcement loopInstituted December 27, 1894. In bronze gilt, a central monogram of Alexander III surrounded by a set of laurels, the reverse bears a single screwpost with a replacement back plate and screw plate, measures 43. 07 mm (w) x 57. 30 mm (h), weighs 27. 89 grams, heavy gilt wear, dark patina, a very rare badge in very fine condition. Footnote: A badge for adjutants General, staff and chief officers appointed to the retinue of His Imperial Majesty Alexander