Germany, Luftwaffe. A Zestörergeschwader 26 “Horst Wessel” Em/Nco’s Cuff Title certificate_of_authenticity the aircraft emerged from cloud

the aircraft emerged from cloud cover while in a steep dive and crashed in Mayfield

He is listed in the Canada General Service Medal Register

Smith was a Seaman Second Class when he reported to the Colorado-class battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) on March 26

He first joined the Imperial German Army on October 21

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Zestörergeschwader 26 “Horst Wessel” Em/Nco’s Cuff Title certificate_of_authenticity the aircraft emerged from cloud(Zerstrergeschwader 26 "Horst Wessel" rmelband). Constructed of dark blue wool, the exterior bearing a silver grey machine embroidered inscription of GESCHWADER HORST WESSEL, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 440 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.