Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class Archive 8 mm x 96 mm

8 mm x 96 mm inclusive of its crowned flag suspension

Januar 1941 gwidmet - Rudolf” (German - To my faithful companion and comrade Josef on his 60th birthday on January 26

inscribed "DEUTSCHE" above and "REICHSBAHN" below the insignia

One newspaper clip relating to the birthday of George T Baggs

considerable delay occurred before the Army Graves Service were able to complete their work

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class Archive 8 mm x 96 mm(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 48 mm (w) x 49. 05 (h), weighing 20. 0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.