Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords United Republic of A 1937 Gau Kurhessen propaganda

A 1937 Gau Kurhessen propaganda badge with the slogan “Wir gehören zusammen

He would leave Sarnia on March 19

Temporary ID A

marked on reverse Godet

smooth cream-coloured underside

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords United Republic of A 1937 Gau Kurhessen propagandaAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern); a Maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a mint and unissued period original 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