An Early Imperial Austrian Order Of The Iron Crown In Gold; 2Nd Class By Rothe, Wien Archive Dicks was recommended for the

Dicks was recommended for the Order of the British Empire

claiming twenty-two years' total service

original ribbon with embroidered Falange insignia

Puddicombe The Strand Studios EXMOUTH" on the reverse

Extensive gilt wear evident on the DFC

An Early Imperial Austrian Order Of The Iron Crown In Gold; 2Nd Class By Rothe, Wien Archive Dicks was recommended for theNeck badge Second Class, in Gold and enamels, marked on the ring AND below the crown obverse, "FR" (in square, for Rothe, Wien), along with Imperial Austrian Gemsenkopf mark (for 18 Kt. Gold); with iron crown embedded into jeweled crown; badge measures 33. 4mm x 65. 5mm (inclusive of its crown suspension), overall a superb quality badge without enamel imperfections, circa 1880 period manufacture ("FR" in square dates from that period), with full