Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction the barracks language was French

the barracks language was French and the command language was English

Light wear to the leather portions

page entitled "Reclassified Pilot": Sailing on the Alcantara from Southampton to Halifax (Canada) (Berthing Card)

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Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction the barracks language was French(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern mit Etui). A maltese cross in silvered zink; 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 vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 46. 74 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue,