Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer certificate_of_authenticity and is 25 mm wide

and is 25 mm wide at its widest spot

each held in place by a small brass button displaying the IAF insignia

He began his RCAF training at RCAF Station Uplands

to officers of the military forces for services in the face of the enemy

and USAFFE Circular No 83

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer certificate_of_authenticity and is 25 mm wide(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centre, the obverse with a central mobile swastikfinside an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised date of 1939 within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 48. 74 mm (w) x 49. 35 mm (h) inclusive of suspension, weighing 20. 9 grams, accompanied