Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Auction Early in 1944

Early in 1944

with the claw of the eagle extending over the swastika

Walter Ian Fraser was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Seaforths in May 1940 and won his M

stating that he had previous military service with the 7th Regiment (Artillery) and three years with the 25th Elgin Infantry in St

painted in field grey (worn on exterior)

Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Auction Early in 1944A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a full length period 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 49. 77 mm (w) x 48.