Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords GTRexclude and camouflage

and camouflage

with obverse centre depicting a large white-enamelled cross of four equal arms also in silver gilt

his mother was German-born

Returning soldiers wore colorful ribbons denoting their decorations and service medals

Smith - Defence Medal

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords GTRexclude and camouflage(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement 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 the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 48. 83 mm (w) x