Said a survivor: "There was a blinding flash and an explosion so heavy it blew the steel hatch beams higher than the flying bridge
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
Also included in a grouping are: a miniature Pour-le-Merite
Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel Baring was awarded the French Legion of Honour
with black threading giving definition to the parachute and wings
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