Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac His trade was that of

His trade was that of a Labourer and he was also literate

page 2156: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

presumably for actions during the taking of Sevastopol

The interior of the cap features a complete field-grey cotton liner

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac His trade was that of(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 31 mm (w) x 47. 81 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, accompanied by its mis matched package of issue,