Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Steinhauer & Lück Archive California / My dear Mr

California / My dear Mr

the Pinerolo took part in the Italian invasion of France

and that he is supposed to state the flag slogan in advance

resulting in lung problems and pneumonia

Life at Stalag XIIIC became grim as the war neared its end

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Steinhauer & Lück Archive California / My dear Mr(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerten). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac, the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves with a raised mobile swastika in the center, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback displaying the number 4, measures 48. 27 mm (w) x 48. 26 mm (h), weighs 23. 9 grams, and in very fine condition.