Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class, by Friedrich Orth Hold constructed of fine quality field

constructed of fine quality field gray wool

in four grades: Gold with and without Crown and Silver with and without Crown

the obverse with an etched date of “1903” and an illegible maker’s mark

1954) and Award Documentation

near mint) from the organisation committee

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class, by Friedrich Orth Hold constructed of fine quality field(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 33 mm (w) x 49. 26 mm (h), weighing 21. 0 grams, accompanied by its package of issue, constructed of brown paper stock, the exterior bearing a makers mark of