Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold the two pieces fastened together

the two pieces fastened together via three bolts and nuts

Journey from Halifax to New York (RCAF Train Berthing Card)

serving with the "Troop Office"

and Victory Medal (491304 PTE

minor enamel contact

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold the two pieces fastened together(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; 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 vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48.