Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Auction that his religion was Roman

that his religion was Roman Catholic and that his trade was that of Student (later acknowledged in his records as Labourer)

this belt likely dates from the 1880's

1943 but returned to his unit

This badge was introduced in 1945

He was on active duty during the Second World War with the 11th Naval District Shore Patrol in Los Angeles and San Diego

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Auction that his religion was Roman(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on pinback with 1 for maker Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 49 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.