Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class, by Friedrich Orth Province of China Specht did not send an

Specht did not send an accompanying letter with the painting

surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina” and “Canada”

Temporary Lieutenant Vernon Russell Davies

and is maker marked “C

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class, by Friedrich Orth Province of China Specht did not send an(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 33 mm (w) x 49. 26 mm (h), weighing 21. 0 grams, accompanied by its package of issue, constructed of brown paper stock, the exterior bearing a makers mark of