Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Auction He and his wife had

He and his wife had country homes in Caterham and Warlingham

who began their top-secret training by learning a new technique

This badge was introduced in 1945

along with his servicemen Sgt M

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

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Auction He and his wife had(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.