under the command of Lothar von Richthofen
engraved to "Bez/2/XVI im D
It read: "Regret deeply C120696 Rifleman Wiliam John Bolster officially reported Killed in Action Sixth June 1944"
with matching silver bullion uppers and gray wool backers
three are maker marked "BSW" and marked "K
A Fine First War Prussian Medal Bar With Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner, Berlin certificate_of_authenticity under the command of LotharMounted as originally worn German style, comprising: Prussia, Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class (silvered frame and iron core, magnetic, 43 mm); Prussia, Golden Military Merit Cross (so called "Pour le Mrite" for enlisted), in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "W 938" (for Wagner, Berlin), officially awarded cross, excellent gilding (over 95% present), in extremely fine condition; Bavaria, Military Merit Cross, 2nd Class with Swords (silvered tombac and enamels,