Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive constructed of fine quality rolled

constructed of fine quality rolled

46 mm (h - inclusive of condor suspension)

receiving date stamped in red ink "13

Instituted 15 May 1906 by King Friedrich August III

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive constructed of fine quality rolled(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 31 mm (w) x 47. 81 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, accompanied by its mis matched package of issue,