Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed maker marked "Y" (unknown) on

maker marked "Y" (unknown) on the underside of the pin

which made him fit only for work service in the army

the right one with a black and white veteran's photograph

" He was also posthumously awarded the Belgian Order of Leopold

1871 was promoted to Major

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed maker marked "Y" (unknown) on(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 48. 83 mm (w) x