Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords GTRexclude Returning soldiers wore colorful ribbons

Returning soldiers wore colorful ribbons denoting their decorations and service medals

was shot down eight times and was wounded three times

part of the Light Division

and camouflage

John Higgins was born on September 1

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords GTRexclude Returning soldiers wore colorful ribbons(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; 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 oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 48. 83 mm (w) x