United Kingdom. An Abyssinian Medal to J. Dyer, Royal Marine, H.M.S Dryad Buy Now was the first dive bomber

was the first dive bomber pilot to be awarded the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves

missing its three reverse attachment prongs

exterior in simulated red leather

surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves

aviation and other organizations

United Kingdom. An Abyssinian Medal to J. Dyer, Royal Marine, H.M.S Dryad Buy Now was the first dive bomberInstituted March 1, 1869. In silver, full size, reverse officially embossed J. DYER R. M H. M. S. DRYAD with official correction in the Y, suspension has been re affixed, light contact marks, darker patina to reverse. Footnote: Approximately 151 medals were awarded to those aboard the H. M. S. Dryad.