Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction 1942 made the PCMR a

1942 made the PCMR a corps of the Canadian Army

the County of Middlesex

one photo highlighting the grave of an SS soldier with his helmet place atop his grave

gold centrepieces

showing exterior wear and use

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction 1942 made the PCMR a(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48. 48 mm (h); weighing 22. 9 grams. Accompanied by