Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords; Alternate 1957 Version Buy Now he was posted to the

he was posted to the Armoured Cruiser H

in the rank of Air Mechanic (A) 1st Class

reverse illustrating a red cross on a shield flanked by leafing and inscribed "TO THE PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE OF THE SWISS FAMILIES / 1918" below

in its hardshelled case of issue with snap closure

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords; Alternate 1957 Version Buy Now he was posted to theAn example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords alternate de nazified version; consisting of a silvered and frosted Maltese cross with swords between the arms; the obverse depicting a central oak wreath, dated 1939; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; an umarked example; measuring 48. 99 mm (w) x 48. 98 mm (h); weighing 21. 4 grams; slight loss to the finish; in virtually mint condition.