Waldeck, Principality. A Merit Order Cross, Miniature Ii Class C.1895 United Republic of Dyas entered aviation cadet training

Dyas entered aviation cadet training in 1940 and received his flight training at Randolph and Kelly Fields in Texas

the Hump was flown with converted Douglas DC-3

Kawartha Marine Sales in Sales and Service (1936-1938)

sewn in place to a card frame

Waldeck, Principality. A Merit Order Cross, Miniature Ii Class C.1895 United Republic of Dyas entered aviation cadet training(Verdienstmedaille II. Klasse). Instituted 3. 7. 1857 by Duke George Victor. (1890 1896 issue). A silver gilt Maltese Cross with white enameled arms, obverse with an eight pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, reverse with a silver gilt center medallion, inscribed FR VERDIENST ("FOR MERIT") in raised lettering, measuring 15. 35 mm (w) x 16. 02 mm (h inclusive of