A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Newly Listed Ontario on January 21

Ontario on January 21

when he retired and returned to Canada

Service Records and Proceedings of a Regimental Board

the catch and hinge are original to this cross

was three times mentioned in despatches

A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Newly Listed Ontario on January 21In frosted silver, maker marked "1" (for Deschler) and "900" (silver) on the edge of the lower arm, 53 mm, on original full length neck ribbon, typical die flaw on "3" of date "1939" and die flaw on reverse six o'clock arm right point, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, only lightly scuffed exterior, case extremely fine. An excellent example of this very scarce award.