Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive stating that he had previous

stating that he had previous service with the 3rd Regiment

dated June 4th and 5th

and before the end of the month began serving with Bomber Squadron 77

Fluent in Russian and Estonian (received education in Estonia

to the Meister (Master) of the Schutzpolizei (Uniformed Police)

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive stating that he had previous(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.