Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China or planes on the ground

or planes on the ground or in the air

Emergency Force (1973-1979)

A fascinating and unique two-volume compilation of photo albums and correspondence to Leutnant Ernst Topeters

he commanded a specialized ground-attack air unit Fliegerkorps VIII (8th Air Corps)

he proceeded overseas for service with the 49th Infantry Battalion in the French theatre

Russia, Soviet Union. An Order of Alexander Nevsky, Number 2771 Province of China or planes on the ground( ). Instituted July 29, 1942. Type III. Constructed of partially gilded silver with enamels, the obverse consisting of a five pointed star with white enamelled arms, superimposed over a radiant decagon and with a pair of poleaxes piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a semi circular laurel leaf wreath joined together at the bottom by a shield bearing a hammer and sickle, in turn overlaying a sword, bow, and quiver of arrows, surrounding a central