Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Wilhelm Annetsberger Of München certificate_of_authenticity and for contributions to strengthen

and for contributions to strengthen State’s defense capacity

As might be expected with a night-time naval battle

there are reinforcing patches sewn in place on either side at the waist

The six man crew were initially declared "missing" during night operations

The collar has bronze Canada collar tabs on either side with the maple leaf design

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Wilhelm Annetsberger Of München certificate_of_authenticity and for contributions to strengthen(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze; on loop for suspension marked 34 for Wilhelm Annetsberger, Mnchen; with a period original ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering;