Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed in order to "take up

in order to "take up Civilian Nursing Training"

Footnote: Josip Jelačić von Bužim was born on October 16

inscribed “F

succumbing to gun shot (shrapnel) wounds to his body and legs (as noted in the War Diary for the 85th Infantry Battalion)

It almost came apart in my hands

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed in order to "take up(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