which was endeavouring to relieve Townshend
the reverse centre presents the motto of Emperor Leopold II OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM (THE DEEDS OF THE KING WIN THE HEARTS OF HIS SUBJECTS)
very likely at Peenemunde
he achieved the rank of Brigadier
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot Of Decorations And Insignia Hold which was endeavouring to relieve(Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of eight decorations and insignia, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 93 mm (w) x 48. 88 mm (h), weighing 14. 4 grams, with