Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of The letter addressed to his

The letter addressed to his mother Anna reads: as the current address of your son Arno is unknown to us

die-stamped Luftwaffe eagle on the lid

with crossed swords superimposed through the centre of the obverse

an oval in the center illustrating Faneuil Hall in Boston and inscribed ""FANEUIL HALL / CRADLE OF LIBERTY""

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Merit Cross For Medical Volunteers United Republic of The letter addressed to his(Verdienstkreuz fr freiwillige Krankenpflege). Instituted on 5 March 1901. A silver cross patte, with the imperial crown on the upper cross arm, the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue enamelled ring, the reverse centre presents the Bavarian coat of arms, measuring 34. 75 mm (w) x 41. 95 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in near very fine condition.