20mm(w) x 64
Lieutenant Howitt commanded the first tank to cross the canal at the northern part of the city and the fire which he was able to bring upon the enemy caused the enemy casualties in great number and also assisted the infantry in holding the position which was counter-attacked on three occasions
it was noted that he had twenty percent disability
and partially from moisture
(Friedrich Orth) on revese
An Early Deutsche Luft Hansa (Dlh) Pilot Badge Hold 20mm(w) x 64Gold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, interlaced with black threading and giving definition to the wings, black felt in the centrepiece, on a black wool base, black paper covering the forest green cotton mesh backer, 53 mm x 105 mm, scattered discolouration and fraying evident in the bullion, overall dissipation of the paper backer, very fine. Footnote: From the collection of the late author of Eagles Recalled, Warren Carroll.