Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern by 71 - Rudolf Leukert of Oberstein a.d.N. Instituted October 18, 1939, the 2nd Class War Merit Cross with Swords was awarded to soldiers for exceptional service in battle above and beyond the call of duty. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been bronze washed and finished in a lacquered coating. It depicts a pebbled Maltese style cross with two crossed broad swords and a wreathed swastika / “1939” (reverse) to the center. To the top is a soldered-on loop and ring marked “71” which holds 4 1/2 inches of black, white and red rayon ribbon. The award measures 1 7/8 inches square. A rare maker.
Rating: | NM |
Item Number: | M-39954 |
Price: | $79.95 USD |
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