inscribed “Viginando Ascendimus” (Latin - We rise through watchfulness)
in order to replace the fragile bakelite version that was in use
he stated “I intend to go to my infantry in the front line
1919 and was transferred from the 18th Reserve Battalion to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot at Seaford on June 14th
Meanwhile C Company of the 2nd Battalion
Germany, Third Reich. A Mixed Lot of Awards for Military and Civil Service United Republic of inscribed “Viginando Ascendimus” (Latin -(Auszeichnungen). A mixed lot of awards, including: 1. A War Merit Cross II Class with Swords, 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 suspension loop maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 100 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 48. 18 mm (w) x 50. 65 mm (h), weighing 17. 9 grams, in extremely fine