Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service GTRexclude where he would be treated

where he would be treated for the next three days

Thomas Ellet

officially engraved to JAMES MARZITELLO

Letter from Commanding Officer to Pilot’s (Kuhlmann’s crew mate) family informing them of their disappearance

He was admittted to hospital on July 16

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Military Long Service Cross, First Class For 15 Years Of Service GTRexclude where he would be treated(Militr Dienstauszeichnung 1. Klasse fr 15 Dienstjahre). Issued 1913 1918. A cross constructed of gilded tombac; the obverse depicting a Bavarian coat of arms; the reverse inscribed XV; on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37. 94 mm (w) x 42. 03 mm (h); weighing 16. 7 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.