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the reverse inscribed “Fortitudini” (Latin - Bravery) within a wreath of laurel leaves

It completes with a gilded pommel consisting of a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika

He achieved the ranks of Warrant Officer 2nd Class (Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant) on December 28

" Wardell was discharged from the Royal Air Force on April 30

United States. A Medal of Honour, c.1915 Auction " and "Authority - IInstituted July 12, 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln. Type III (1904 1944). A First War era Medal of Honour, in bronze and enamels, featuring a five point star with green enamelled wreath in each quadrant, suspended from an eagle with VALOR bar, reverse is plain (unnamed), measures 38. 6 mm (w) x 55. 9 mm (h), weighs 29. 49 grams, worn on original blue ribbon with hand sewn stars, horizontal pin brooch, minor enamel wear to wreath at 5 oclock, light