United States. A Distinguished Flying Cross Auction Early Type (sometimes called “Condor

Early Type (sometimes called “Condor Legion type”)

with olive drab finish

and approximately 27mm (1inch) wide

A 1933 Bootstaufe badge

where Birch was killed in action on 12 April 1917 in the attack on Hill 145 ‘The Pimple’

United States. A Distinguished Flying Cross Auction Early Type (sometimes called “CondorUnited States; Bronze, 43. 8 mm (w) x 49. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, marked "G27" on the pinback, light contact on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement