Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive Fluent in Russian and Estonian

Fluent in Russian and Estonian (received education in Estonia

the undersides on both in green cotton and padded

and before the end of the month began serving with Bomber Squadron 77

dated June 4th and 5th

officially engraved: MATHEW HERRON PTE

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive Fluent in Russian and Estonian(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.