A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords by Hermann Aurich
A Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (marked “113” for “Hermann Aurich of Dresden); with a 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 47.94 mm x 47.85 mm; weighing 20.8 grams; with approximately 60% of its original bronze finish remaining; in better than fine condition. (C: 185)

