Germany. A Mint War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity the obverse illustrates a winged

the obverse illustrates a winged man )Icarus) in flight

Though not a qualification badge

photo of grave headstone anda photo of Stokes prior to his death

athletic events

commanded that medals be struck honouring the regiment's defense in Pennsylvania and be worn by those who took part in the action

Germany. A Mint War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity the obverse illustrates a winged(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac; 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; measuring 48. 33 mm (w) x 48. 01 mm (h); weighing 20. 0 grams; in near mint condition.