Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords
A “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern”; maltese cross in bronze alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); 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 48.81 mm (w) x 48.45 mm (h); weighing 24.0 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.

