Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, with Swords and Case, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive constructed of a gilded and

constructed of a gilded and silvered bronze alloy with enamels

A high quality 1936 Oberbayern Handwerker Ausstellung badge

and British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Tie Clip (two-piece construction

The Distinguished Service Badge (AKA Special Merit Badge) was the highest award of the Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai)

this was followed immediately by the receipt of the Legion of Honour

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, with Swords and Case, by Wilhelm Deumer Auction Archive constructed of a gilded and(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 62 mm (w) x 47. 98 mm (h),