He was subsequently issued four weeks leave on February 3rd and upon return from leave
The HJ-Streifendienst youths worked closely with their adult counterparts in the Geheimestaatspolizei (Gestapo) and the Schutzstaffel (SS)
Cabul 1842 (Lieut
An impressive and large multiple ray four armed star in silver
An early badge and typical quality for the period
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Wächtler & Lange Archive He was subsequently issued four(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, the suspension loop maker marked with LDO code 100 for Wchtler & Lange, Mittweida, measuring 48. 42 mm (w) x 49. 04 mm (h), weighing 24. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.