Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude where he would recuperate for

where he would recuperate for the next five weeks

very well hallmarked on reverse

then returned home to England

10th Company of Infantry Regiment 117

Upon conclusion of hostilities

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude where he would recuperate for(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter). A Maltese cross in tombak; on loop for suspension marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn manufacture; with an absolutely mint period original ribbon; the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 48. 54 mm x 48. 18