reverse centre presenting institution year of 1882 on red enameled background
the interior with a padded blue satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover
Badges are made in stamped silvered white metal and enameled
Two visible magnetic metal rivets hold the grips firmly in place
measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords United Republic of reverse centre presenting institution year(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.