Flight Oberstleutnant’s Collar Tabs GTRexclude Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class

Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class w/Swords

Joseph Shepherd Wyons was also the artist for the New Zealand Medals issued in 1869 for the First and Second Maori Wars of 1845-47 and 1860-66

The tri-colour National shield on the right side remains crisp in colour but has been scuffed on the left side

A Superb Breast Star -  in silver

A private purchase

Flight Oberstleutnant’s Collar Tabs GTRexclude Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd classFlight Oberstleutnants Collar Tabs constructed of golden yellow wool, with embroidered oakleaf wreath and two sea gulls, in silvered wire, edged in twisted silvered wire; not exactly a matching pair, looking from reverse, but likely worn as such; in slightly worn condition.