Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive centrepiece insignia intact

centrepiece insignia intact

it was noted that he had tattoo marks on both arms: a crucifix and small cross on his right arm

receiving date stamped in red ink "13

46 mm (h - inclusive of condor suspension)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive centrepiece insignia intact(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,