Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Auction He was the first aviator

He was the first aviator to win the Pour le Merite

66 mm x 77

Very scarce ribbons

on account of improved accuracy and speed

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Auction He was the first aviator(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; 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; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 48. 16 mm (w) x 48. 28