Germany, Imperial. A Rare Merit Cross For War Assistance In Aluminum Auction dated 25 January 1945 and

dated 25 January 1945 and taken in Coburg

Miniature in die struck silver gilt

There will doubt be several things to be taken care of in Toronto after you send me the personal effects of my son and I am very anxious to go to Halifax to be with my daughter

Medical Officer

Schmid was shot again

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Merit Cross For War Assistance In Aluminum Auction dated 25 January 1945 and(Verdienstkreuz Kriegshilfdienst). Instituted 5 December 1916 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1916 1924 issue). Constructed of aluminum, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm III, the reverse with an inscription of FR KRIEGS HILFDIENST (FOR WAR ASSISTANCE), unmarked, measuring 42. 69 mm (w) x 42. 98 mm (w), weighing 8. 1 grams (inclusive of