Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Klast & Söhne Auction Archive credited with having served in

credited with having served in the United Kingdom and the United States during World War II

The back of the picture identifies the photographer as Johs

G of Rathenow

Schwathe received his first major contract

with Ten Years' Additional Service Clasp (MCPL HB BELLAMY)

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Klast & Söhne Auction Archive credited with having served in(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy; on loop for suspension marked 63 for Franz Klast & Shne, Gablonz an der Neisse; with a period original ribbon with glue residue on the ribbon from previous collectors mounting; 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