A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Newly Listed Upon demobilization

Upon demobilization

vaulted clasp

when he retired and returned to Canada

Also his rank on the first page is Bootsmann

He suffered a bout of Influenza and was admitted to No

A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Newly Listed Upon demobilizationIn frosted silver, maker marked "1" (for Deschler) and "900" (silver) on the edge of the lower arm, 53 mm, on original full length neck ribbon, typical die flaw on "3" of date "1939" and die flaw on reverse six o'clock arm right point, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, only lightly scuffed exterior, case extremely fine. An excellent example of this very scarce award.