Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald Hold as recognition for particular service

as recognition for particular service to the reigning family and was in the gift of the King and Royal Princes

the eagle and wreath surmounted by a bronze gilt crown with red felt in the voided area of the crown

with maker's mark F

" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on the reverse

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald Hold as recognition for particular serviceAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) in its packet of issue; Maltese cross in bronze alloy; on loop for suspension from its period original full size 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