Germany. A Widow’s Honour Cross In Its Original Presentation Case Auction Archive the War Merit Cross 2nd

the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords on December 31

the badge depicting a laurel leaf wreath and a steering wheel

Accompanied by copies of his West Derby Entry of Birth Certificate

arriving in Adelaide

Germany. A Widow’s Honour Cross In Its Original Presentation Case Auction Archive the War Merit Cross 2nd(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges fr Eltern). A cross pattee constructed of blackened metal (magnetic); on a loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37. 15 mm (w) x 37. 15 mm (h); weighing 12. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed cardstock with a red lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the interior of the lid lined with white satin, embossed in black ink Treue um Treue