He reported for duty in the United Kingdom with the 4th Canadian Infantry Reinforcement Unit
55th Infantry Battalion
Eckener declined because of the necessity "to take advantage of the tailwinds and remain on the straight airline without deviation or halt" necessary in order to reach Tokyo nonstop
An Original German Knight's Cross Winner Photo Postcard - In colour
A Yugoslavian Order Of Military Merit With Silver Swords; 3Rd Class Auction He reported for duty inA Yugoslavian Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords; 3rd Class Three piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 65. 5 mm x 65. 8 mm, vertical pinback, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, inscribed "Orden za vojne zasluge sa srebrnim maevima" on the lid, raised tab on the med bed, scuffed and soiled exterior, loose hinge, case fair.