A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen In Its Original Case Newly Listed with merchant’s/tailor’s label attached to

with merchant’s/tailor’s label attached to reverse of the bar

Berkhamsted Urban district Council Letter of Appreciation for His Participation in the Civil Defence Organization (dated February 1946

He was assigned to the 39th Infantry Regiment and began active duty at Fort Benjamin Harrison

Lt McKenzie remained at his position bringing his group formation through enemy fire for a highly successful bombing run

The heading inscribed in running script "21st Army Group" with the regimental insignia in colour above

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen In Its Original Case Newly Listed with merchant’s/tailor’s label attached toA War Merit Cross First Class with Swords Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter in its original case of issue; in silvered tombac; vertical tapered pin marked 84, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 48. 53 mm x 47. 77 mm; weighing 22. 2 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper and a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed in