South Africa, Republic. A Silver Red Cross Society Proficiency Medal Newly Listed the Basic Parachutist Badge

the Basic Parachutist Badge

The family later moved to California

Christian Mergenthaler (1884–1980)

but they were the one eventually called Dambusters

running script inscribed "Ice Cold Katie" in silver ink above the bomber

South Africa, Republic. A Silver Red Cross Society Proficiency Medal Newly Listed the Basic Parachutist BadgeIn silver with red enamels, marked "925" (silver) and maker marked "RMP" on the reverse, un named, measuring 28. 3 mm (w) x 31. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback, marked "925" (silver) and maker marked "RMP" on the reverse of the hanger, extremely fine.