the reverse maker marked “SCHWERTNER
the leather liner has experienced a tear on the headband at the front
accompanied by red pebbled case with gilt embossed “F” and border
in addition to minor oxidation
bronze lion clasp on the ribbon)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross Ii Class, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed the reverse maker marked “SCHWERTNER(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse ohne Schwerter). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a raised mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 50 mm (w) x 48. 78 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the exterior bearing