Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords Buy Now separately affixed crown in gilt

separately affixed crown in gilt with interior red enamel

stating that he had had previous military service with the 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers

marked 1 in felt

He appears to have been in India

Takoradi Airport was utilized as a Royal Air Force station known as "RAF Takoradi"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords Buy Now separately affixed crown in gilt(Kriegsverdienstkreuze I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords through the centre, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded integral catch, unmarked, measuring 49. 13 mm (w) x 48. 63 mm (h), weighing 16. 7 grams, with loss of finish throughout, in overall very fine condition.