Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, With Paper Envelope Hold cross slightly too large for

cross slightly too large for recessed bed

Hospital until November 5

the stamping having faded with time

William Richards was an employee of the National Cash Register Company and was a member of the Royal Canadian Bicycle Club before the war

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, With Paper Envelope Hold cross slightly too large for(Kriegsverdienstkruez 2 Klass). A War Merit Cross, II Class, constructed of gilded bronze in the shape of a Maltese cross with a circular raised border of oak leaves around a mobile swastika in the centre obverse, the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering, on loop for suspension from period replacement ribbon, measuring 48. 56 mm (w) x 49. 09 mm (h), and in very fine condition,