Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords United Republic of measuring 40 mm (w) x

measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

Two visible magnetic metal rivets hold the grips firmly in place

maker marked with maker symbol

date marked "r" (1940) and maker marked "JRG&S"

reverse centre presenting institution year of 1882 on red enameled background

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords United Republic of measuring 40 mm (w) x(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, the obverse with a central wreath mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 15 mm (w) x 48. 04 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.