Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For Art And Science, Gold Grade, By F. Helfricht Auction Archive He was promoted to the

He was promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader in April 1937

reverse presents vertical pinback

Additional awards are indicated by a bronze oak leaf mounted to the ribbon

General Section of the Reserve on April 19

his BEF Service Records

Saxe-Altenburg, Duchy. A Medal For Art And Science, Gold Grade, By F. Helfricht Auction Archive He was promoted to the(Goldene Medaille fr Kunst und Wissenschaft). Instituted 30 December 1874 by Duke Ernst I. (1875 1891 issue). Constructed of gilded silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a leftward facing profile of Ernst I circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE UM KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFT (FOR MERIT IN ART AND SCIENCE), unmarked, measuring 29. 73 mm in diameter, maker marked