Instituted 15 May 1906 by King Friedrich August III
46 mm (h - inclusive of condor suspension)
KIA at Gheluvelt "(8977 Pte G
circumscribed by an inscription of “KREIS-SCHIESSEN KUFSTEIN 1942”
constructed of fine quality rolled
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive Instituted 15 May 1906 by(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 and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 31 mm (w) x 47. 81 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, accompanied by its mis matched package of issue,