A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords
A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; maltese cross in bronzed brass “Buntmetall”; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with its 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 48.56 mm x 48.54 mm; weighing 24.4 grams; moderately soiled ribbon from wear; in overall better than extremely fine condition.

