Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords certificate_of_authenticity with damage to 3 o'clock

with damage to 3 o'clock arm

with silver frame (marked "800" on reverse)

Award Document for Krim Shield

He was appointed a Pilot Officer that July and served in the Middle East

98 mm (w) x 43

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords certificate_of_authenticity with damage to 3 o'clockAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter); Maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked) from its 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;