Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class Auction Stephen Rayner was one of

Stephen Rayner was one of six brothers who signed up for active service: his oldest brother

a Letter of Recommendation from the Students Army Training Corps at Valparaiso University (signed by Captain Chandler Smith (Commanding) and two Infantry 2nd Lieutenants

CALLISTO" on the right arm

The CSEF was authorized on August 12

with “Pars” clasp

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class Auction Stephen Rayner was one of(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 47. 92 mm (w) x 49. 29 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.