the War Merit Cross with Swords
Upon arrival in Canada and still with the 1st Battalion
with grey rayon backing on the reverse
from Wachtmeister (Flak Sergeant) to Oberwachtmeister (Flak Master Sergeant)
"Volume I - Six Years of War
Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Awards Hold the War Merit Cross with(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for War Bereaved, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse marked with logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37. 37 mm (w) x 42. 10 mm (h), weighing 11. 6 grams, in extremely fine condition. 2. A