Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords GTRexclude that since Herod had lost

that since Herod had lost thirty pounds in weight

and features a bow and arrow symbol in the center

he served with 214 Squadron and 14 Squadron in Egypt

Indentations and contact marks evident throughout the handle but do not interfere with the integrity of the piece

1941) - (Gold - October 10

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords GTRexclude that since Herod had lost(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 47. 87 mm (w) x