Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords

A “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern”; maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a full length correct replacement 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 47.96 mm x 47.50 mm; weighing 23.5 grams; in better than very fine condition.