Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed soon after the outbreak of

soon after the outbreak of the First World War and the subsequent call to arms in the Dominion of Canada

The Command Flag of the Chief of the High Command Wilhelm Keitel - Recently acquired from a prominent collection

It almost came apart in my hands

Commander and Commander Grand Cross

in order to "take up Civilian Nursing Training"

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed soon after the outbreak of(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