Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords Newly Listed The leather washer remains

The leather washer remains

5 mm (w) x 38

A" with an asterisk and the number "269421" printed in black ink

horizontal pin with safety catch

Gold Grade - Period Striking: Silver gilt

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords Newly Listed The leather washer remainsAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter); Maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked) from its period original ribbon; the obverse pebbled, with 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;