Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords United Republic of with War time original ribbon

with War time original ribbon

the reverse was stamped “Preussische Staatsmünze

minor scuff marks on the helmet

with its period original ribbon (with glue residue on the ends from collector’s mounting)

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords United Republic of with War time original ribbonA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a period original ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 48. 78 mm (w) x 48. 62