Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords
A “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern”; Maltese cross in bronzed zink; with its period original loop missing - replaced by a piece of wire; missing its 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 47.61 mm (w) x 46.99 mm (h); weighing 19.6 grams; in overall fair condition. (C:29)

