Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of two weeks shy of his

two weeks shy of his 80th birthday

name engraved "BONANNI ANTONIO" in the centre

Kirkpatrick of Toronto

he qualified as a Storeman 'C' (April 30

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of two weeks shy of his(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.