A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction Archive that Reid most likely received

that Reid most likely received his Distinguished Service Medal

All three pieces are enclosed in their wooden-framed case

September 1944 he was decorated with the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

maker marked on their reverses and measuring 19 mm in diameter each

unworn and near mint

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross By Wagner With Case Auction Archive that Reid most likely receivedA Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross by Wagner with Case Golden Military Merit Cross (often called enlisted NCOs Pour le Merite), official WWI period issue in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "938 W" (Wagner), 37. 7mm(width) x 41. 10mm, slightly worn, in extremely fine condition; contained within fitted case of issue (case in very fine condition); this was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and NCOs and only about 1350 Crosses