A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler Auction stating his occupation as Mechanic

stating his occupation as Mechanic

Through an hours-long struggle

Austria: Iron Merit Cross (war materials

stating that he had previous military service with the Argyle Mountain Battery

Tunisia as part of the United States Army Air Force in the World War II Mediterraenean Theatre of Operations as a strategic air force and commenced combat operations the day after it was formed

A Bavarian Military Merit Cross; 2Nd Class With Crown & Swords By Deschler Auction stating his occupation as MechanicIn frosted silver with black and white enamels, with frosted bronze crossed swords, 42 mm x 64 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension, original independent ribbon, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "Bayr. M. V. Kr. 2. Kl. m. d. Kr." on the lid, maker marked "DESCHLER & SOHN MNCHEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light wear and soiling evident