Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed re-engaged for an additional five

re-engaged for an additional five years' service on January 16

Suddenly on the morning of 23 May

CLEGG" in black handwritten ink on the cover

detailed the injuries he sustained to the three areas of his body: his left groin: "large very septic wound of his left groin involving deeper structure

On behalf of the Marines

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed re-engaged for an additional five(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on pinback with 1 for maker Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 49 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.