Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Auction He was on active duty

He was on active duty during the Second World War with the 11th Naval District Shore Patrol in Los Angeles and San Diego

A badge celebrating district-day for the district of Minden

He and his wife had country homes in Caterham and Warlingham

American Defense Service Medal (in bronze

and it was only a question of whether these men would be uselessly sacrificed

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Auction He was on active duty(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on pinback with 1 for maker Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 49 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.