Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards Archive " (Luftwaffe Bekleidungs Amt =

" (Luftwaffe Bekleidungs Amt = Airforce Clothing Department) with a partial maker mark but "ELD & Co" and the date "1939" clearly visible on the tab

the obverse with a circular rope

There is some fatigue evident to the wool around the headband

the Keswick Nursing Division

circumscribed by an inscription of “HOU EN TROU” (“LOYAL AND TRUE”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mixed Lot of Awards Archive " (Luftwaffe Bekleidungs Amt =(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class, constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 98 mm (w) x 48. 94 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish with some zink