Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Hold He enlisted with the 101st

He enlisted with the 101st Regiment "Edmonton Fusiliers" on August 14

including Co-Pilot 1st Lieutenant Paul

original ribbon with silver pinback hanger

maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse

Leaflet entitled "Final Order of the Day by Major General Sir Archibald Cameron MacDonell Commanding 1st Canadian Division" (4 pages

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Hold He enlisted with the 101st(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.