United States. A Naval Emergency Signaling Mirror, Model 40653, by General Electric Archive Prussian 9 Years Service medal

Prussian 9 Years Service medal

The clock in the front room had stopped at the time of impact 10 to 4

In total just 600 medals were awarded

The shoulders bear straps for the placement of rank insignia

with ribbon denoting frontline service

United States. A Naval Emergency Signaling Mirror, Model 40653, by General Electric Archive Prussian 9 Years Service medalAn emergency signaling mirror historically issued to military and merchant seamen during the Second World War, consisting of a small, compact, but thick mirror used to signal for assistance over a 10 mile distance. It features instructions for using the mirror on the rear of the device, with a cross in the center, includes a 40 cm long braided lanyard for wearing around the neck, measuring 125 mm (w) x 100 mm (l), the mirror is free of cracks but does