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1943 by William George Holmes to the lebanese citizens and all troops stationed in Lebanon in response to the British threat to declare martial law following the illegal arrest of the newly elected Ministers of the Lebanese Government by the French Delegate-General
Sapper Howsam embarked for France on August 18
five days after celebrating his 33rd birthday
Footnote: The medal was instituted on May 6
A Fine Case Of Issue For A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Klein & Quenzer A.g. Auction Archive 1943 by William George HolmesThis is a fine case of issue for a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by desirable maker Klein & Quenzer A. G of Oberstein. Constructed of a black leatherette exterior with a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed on the outside lid with fine details; black felt recessed medal bed; white silk lining for the interior lid marked Klein & Quenzer A. G., Oberstein; interior fabric hinge and exterior metal hinge intact and functional; push button opening
