Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Archive that his trade was that

that his trade was that of a Labourer and that he had had five years previous military experience as a member of the 17th Regiment in England

surrounded by the inscription "EDWARD VII CROWNED 9

(Орден Святой Анны)

domed centrepiece engraved "I

residue evident in the recessed areas of the tank and border on the badge

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Archive that his trade was that(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; 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 with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 48. 83 mm (w) x