For conspicuous bravery and skill on 13 September 1915
he was inspected at the Army Command Centre in Loerrach
Accompnied by its original paper wrappers and its original paper packet of issue
including one shared balloon
while the other four are maker marked "J
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer GTRexclude For conspicuous bravery and skill(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centre, the obverse with a central mobile swastikfinside an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a raised date of 1939 within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 48. 74 mm (w) x 49. 35 mm (h) inclusive of suspension, weighing 20. 9 grams, accompanied