Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords Auction Archive with Confirmation slip stating he

with Confirmation slip stating he was awarded cross on 27

an RCAF New Testament (named to Shankson the inside front cover)

reprinted by Kingprint Limited of Richmond

illustrating a maple leaf representing Canada

a Fortress of the German Confederation where his father was garrisoned

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords Auction Archive with Confirmation slip stating he(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.