Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, 2Nd Class Set, Type Ii, C.1970 GTRexclude souvenirs from Dachau he brought

souvenirs from Dachau he brought back (together with his uniform

7 General Hospital and diagnosed as "N

the center with a black enameled rotated swastika (note the slight chipping of the enamels on the bottom hand of the Hakenkreuz)

This is a fine case of issue for a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by desirable maker Klein & Quenzer A

He passed on December 20th 2009

Korea. An Order Of Military Merit, 2Nd Class Set, Type Ii, C.1970 GTRexclude souvenirs from Dachau he broughtAttributed to Rear Admiral William Wesley Ayres, Marine Corps, United States Navy Korea (Republic, South Korea); Neck Badge: three piece construction, number impressed "70046" on the reverse, 60. 5 mm (w) x 78. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its star and wreath suspension, on a full length original neck ribbon with chromed metal buckle closure: and Breast Star: four piece construction, number impressed "70046" on the reverse, 71. 5 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h),