Germany. A Mint and Unissued War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords by Rudolf Tham

An absolutely mint, unissued and overall nearly flawless War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern”; a Maltese cross in a bronzed alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with an absolutely mint and unissued period original ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date “1939” in raised numbering; measuring 47.74 mm (w) x 47.71 mm (h); weighing 26.0 grams. Accompanied by its original paper packet of issue; constructed of paper, with “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse” printed in black Gothic lettering on the obverse, and “Rudolf Tham, Gablonz an der Nahe” in black Gothic lettering; measuring 99 mm (w) x 128 mm (h), and with a piece of paper stating “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern” and “Inspektor Mieczkowski” in black type-written lettering; measuring 149 mm (w) x 208 mm (h); in overall mint and unissued condition.