Germany, Wehrmacht. A Medals Bar Second World War Service Auction embossed seal of the Navy

embossed seal of the Navy Department

to Corporal Richard Edward de Villiers

"Purnell's History of the World Wars Special: Infantry at War 1939-1945" by J

wears an Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon

I am 88 years now & may not be here to wear to[o] long but family will appreciate them in remembrance

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Medals Bar Second World War Service Auction embossed seal of the NavyA medal bar featuring two decorations, including a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, without visible marks, measuring 47. 23 mm (w) x 49. 37 mm (h), in extremely