Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed inscribed “F

inscribed “F

in order to "take up Civilian Nursing Training"

5th Class)

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

but in overall extremely fine condition

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed inscribed “F(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