1939 and awarded for meritorious services to the national economy and foreign trade
the nature of it being described as bruises
reverse engraved in script "Boston Harbor Patrol" with additional marks
with French silver hallmark (eagle’s head) on the pin and catch
but is missing the cotton twill for adjustment
Germany, Heer. A War Merit Cross Ii Class With Swords Award Document, Signed By Dkis Winner Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz, 1944 Hold 1939 and awarded for meritoriousThe document is named to Obergefreiter (Corporal) Ernst Grimm of the 10th Company of Artillery Regiment 196. It is dated to in the east on May 5, 1944 and signed in blue ink by the Commander of the 96th Infantry Division, Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz (1893 1963), a recipient of the German Cross in Silver. Measuring 140 mm (w) x 200 mm (h), with one folding crease, and light scuffing and creasing, remaining very fine.