Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed succumbing to gun shot (shrapnel)

succumbing to gun shot (shrapnel) wounds to his body and legs (as noted in the War Diary for the 85th Infantry Battalion)

Footnote: Josip Jelačić von Bužim was born on October 16

but in overall extremely fine condition

The Command Flag of the Chief of the High Command Wilhelm Keitel - Recently acquired from a prominent collection

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed succumbing to gun shot (shrapnel)(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; 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 47. 87 mm (w) x