Austria, Imperial. A Knight Diploma Of The Imperial Order Of Leopold Cover consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a First World War card

a First World War card depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph

surrounded by an enameled white border inscribed MERITO AGRICOLA (Agricultural Merit)

His right arm had to be amputated during the war

1962 and August 11

Ongoing Prussian and Bavarian political arguments over a non-prussian commanding a Prussian fighter unit caused a new Bavarian Jasta to be formed and Schleich was reassigned to command Jasta 32 in October 1917

Austria, Imperial. A Knight Diploma Of The Imperial Order Of Leopold Cover consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a First World War cardA large Knight Diploma cover in red leatherette, the exterior cover presents a slip impressed RITTER DIPLOM des oesterr. Kaiserl. Leopold Ordens., the interior lining is removable, featuring a watered white and red sleeve with open sides to contain the parchment document. The cover measures 270mm (w) x 325mm (h), bearing light wear and marks to exterior, remains in very fine condition.