Germany. An Early War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Friedrich Orth, Wien Newly Listed the name could be Fick

the name could be Fick or Frick

The battle was part of Operation Cartwheel

Captain Tabernacle (Eastern Ontario Regiment) relinquished his commission with the Royal Air Force upon ceasing to be employed

The Soldbuch is dated to February 13

Original signature on original postcard

Germany. An Early War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Friedrich Orth, Wien Newly Listed the name could be FickA fine early example in silvered tombac, with wide pin marked "15" ( Friedrich Orth, Wien), with good silver highlights and quality, in very fine condition; with case of issue, unmarked; magnetic push button, case better then very fine.