Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords United Republic of the 3rd Infantry Battalion on

the 3rd Infantry Battalion on September 6th and was placed with 'C' Company

with its worn period original ribbon

with the CFA going home for a well deserved rest

The US Government was represented by Naval airshipmen LCDR Charles Rosendahl and LT Jack C

in addition to having very fine detail throughout

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords United Republic of the 3rd Infantry Battalion onA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; maltese cross in bronze alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a period original 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 48. 81 mm (w) x 48. 45