A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Newly Listed the catch and hinge are

the catch and hinge are original to this cross

Also his rank on the first page is Bootsmann

Service Records and Proceedings of a Regimental Board

Province of Ontario Department of the Registrar General Proof of Age for Brunton's Son

was three times mentioned in despatches

A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Newly Listed the catch and hinge areIn frosted silver, maker marked "1" (for Deschler) and "900" (silver) on the edge of the lower arm, 53 mm, on original full length neck ribbon, typical die flaw on "3" of date "1939" and die flaw on reverse six o'clock arm right point, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, only lightly scuffed exterior, case extremely fine. An excellent example of this very scarce award.