Said a survivor: "There was a blinding flash and an explosion so heavy it blew the steel hatch beams higher than the flying bridge
Also included in a grouping are: a miniature Pour-le-Merite
issued for injuries received on the Eastern Front during the winter of 1941/1942
Of outstanding attention to detail and quality
The following March of 1917 saw Fryer suffering from "hydrocele of the left tunica vaginalis" (a hydrocele is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum
Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of Said a survivor: "There was(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815. (1875 1931 Issue). In silver gilt and enamels, a four armed red enamel star with ball finials and clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion is beautifully hand painted insignia of the order, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL LA CATOLICA (To Pure Loyalty, For Isabel the Catholic), the reverse