Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Archive scuffing evident on the bottom

scuffing evident on the bottom

before being promoted to Captain Lieutenant and becoming Company Leader in the 5th Navy Artillery Detachment

His remains were cremated

Very fine quality Star

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Archive scuffing evident on the bottom(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a period original ribbon with glue residue on the ribbon from previous collectors mounting; 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 the