Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe United Republic of chipping in the enamels on

chipping in the enamels on the crossed flags on the reverse centrepiece and in the red enamels on the wreath suspension

the obverse lid with a stylized gold border and central embossed depiction of the decoration

instituted by the head of the German racial group for distinguished service

maker marked “E

In August of 1936

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe United Republic of chipping in the enamels on(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 wreathed swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 38 mm (w) x 48. 82 mm (h), weighing 23. 8 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the obverse