Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class United Republic of Edith Mitchell of Ottawa

Edith Mitchell of Ottawa

" The report also stated that circumstances were as such: "Suspected low flying in formation when A/C FE387 broke formation and started into a shallow dive towards the ground

framed by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves and backed by an upward-pointing sword

and Queen's South Africa Medal

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Honour Decoration, Ii Class United Republic of Edith Mitchell of Ottawa(Feuerwehr Ehrenzeichen II. Klasse). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse joined together through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM FEUERLSCHWESEN (FOR MERIT IN FIRE FIGHTING), with white enameled arms bearing stylized red flames, overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a black