Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Auction Archive measuring 26 mm

measuring 26 mm

Footnote: Josaphat (Joseph) Delisle was born on April 3

He was the head of Section 1c which dealt with army reserve and organization

but quickly gained a reputation for fast cars and fast living

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Auction Archive measuring 26 mmA well preserved example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern); maltese cross in silvered feinzink; 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 plain, with a slender banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 47. 79 mm (w) x 48.