Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction Military Merit Cross (silver with

Military Merit Cross (silver with red enamels

multiple rays

joined the 14th Bn CEF on 24th September 1914 having seen previous three years service with 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment

as he was taken on strength of No

He was released from Active Service prior to August 1946

Germany, Wehrmacht. An Eastern Front Medal Auction Military Merit Cross (silver with(Ostmedaille). A circular medal constructed of zinc, the obverse bears a Heer style German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons, the reverse bears the inscription WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941 42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941 42), topped by a Stahlhelm and a stick grenade, with loop for suspension, measuring 35. 64 mm (w) x 43. 89 mm (h), on a red ribbon with a black and white stripe, fine.