Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald GTRexclude encircled by a red enamel

encircled by a red enamel ring bearing the inscription in gilt letters “Patriae Ac Humanitati” (Fatherland and Humanity)

a traditional built in step fitting

On June 5th

The chin strap is lightly cracked on the inward facing side from use

his Canadian Pay Book (cloth cover

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald GTRexclude encircled by a red enamelAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) in its packet of issue; Maltese cross in bronze alloy; on loop for suspension from its period original full size ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing