Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, I Class Knight, C.1900 Newly Listed The Australian troops who arrived

The Australian troops who arrived at the downed plane just prior to his death reported his last word as "kaputt" (broken)

along with the number “5”

the 134th Infantry Battalion

fleur-de-lys having been period removed from each quadrant

(Ordnungspolizei-Stahlhelm)

Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, I Class Knight, C.1900 Newly Listed The Australian troops who arrivedDannebrogordenen. Instituted in 1671. Christian IX . (1863 1906 Issue). In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 59. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked with a "D" surmounted by the Royal crown on the lid, maker marked "A. MICHELSEN KJOBENHAVEN" on the inside lid, raised platform with a red felt recessed medal bed, light wear on the