Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Auction Archive He enlisted for First World

He enlisted for First World War service as a Private (1208558) on July 16

A Maltese cross in silvered feinzink

being promoted to SS-Obergruppenführer

chipping evident in the red enamels on the bottom tip of the crescent moon

it is best known for its role during the French Revolutionary Wars (in which it was one of the early commands of Napoleon Bonaparte

Germany. A Mixed Lot Of Medals Auction Archive He enlisted for First World(Medaillen). A mixed lot of fives medals, including a War Merit Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Maltese Cross with a central wreathed swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR KRIEGS VERDIENST 1939, unmarked, measuring 32. 11 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition; a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop