Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity having its roots in the

having its roots in the French part of Montreal in the nineteenth century

The certificate states that Oberkanonier (Senior Gunner) Ernst Heller of Artillery Regiment 4 was wounded on November 29

(Deutsches Frauenschaft Mitgliedsabzeichen)

It is decorated by a matching olive green trim surrounding the edge of helmet with a dark green leather chin strap that is fastened to the interior core

but catch has been period replaced (hardly noticeable)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity having its roots in the(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.