A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen In Its Original Case Newly Listed minor enamel imperfections and flaking

minor enamel imperfections and flaking

Krey -  Hermann Krey

He is confirmed as having been taken prisoner during Operation Husky

The heading inscribed in running script "21st Army Group" with the regimental insignia in colour above

He was assigned to the 39th Infantry Regiment and began active duty at Fort Benjamin Harrison

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen In Its Original Case Newly Listed minor enamel imperfections and flakingA War Merit Cross First Class with Swords Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter in its original case of issue; in silvered tombac; vertical tapered pin marked 84, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 48. 53 mm x 47. 77 mm; weighing 22. 2 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper and a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed in