Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, with Issue Package, by Philipp Türk’s Witwe Province of China dated 7th November 1917 for

dated 7th November 1917 for gallant and distinguished service in the Field

number 396028

2nd Class - Silver Grade Medal (silvered bronze

to work with the Signal Co at Quarry Heights

stating that he six years' previous service with the 48th Highlanders

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, with Issue Package, by Philipp Türk’s Witwe Province of China dated 7th November 1917 for(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from 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, unmarked, measuring 49. 79 mm (w) x 50. 09 mm (h), weighing 24. 0 grams, accompanied by its original package of issue,