War Merit 2nd Class with Swords by 107

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Kriegs-verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern by 107 - Carl Wild of Hamburg. 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 zinc base that has been bronze washed and finished in a lacquered coating. The bronze has been absorbed by the zinc. 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 that is maker marked “107”. and holds 8 inches of black, white and red rayon ribbon, that is glued together at the top. Most of the bronze finish has been absorbed by the zinc, which is common for this maker. The award measures 1 15/16 inches wide and tall.