Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Lipp Of Pforzheim certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on pin

hallmarked on pin

Jane Ryder (which was later changed to Miss Laura Ryder of Kingston

reverse inscribed "WATCH AND BE SOBER" inside a beaded circle

measures 43

the largest military hospital in the world at that time

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Lipp Of Pforzheim certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on pin(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy; on loop for suspension marked 72 for Franz Lipp, Pforzheim; with a period original ribbon with glue residue on the ribbon from previous collectors mounting; 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