Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Gold Medal Auction Lieutenant Washburn reconnoitered for a

Lieutenant Washburn reconnoitered for a route for the delivery of vital supplies

He was taken on strength of the 36th Infantry Battalion at West Sandling on September 25

the two pilots attempted to make a forced landing into a rice paddy

marked “L/12” on the reverse for “C

A WWI Bavarian Pilots Badge by Karl Pöllath - In silver

Prussia, State. An Order Of The Crown, Gold Medal Auction Lieutenant Washburn reconnoitered for a(Der Knigliche Kronen Orden). A round medal constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse centre presents an outline of the cross of the order, the reverse presents the initials WR, the medal is surmounted by a crown, measuring 24. 92 mm (w) x 36. 57 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original replacement ribbon, and in near very fine condition.