Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Archive composed of a Maltese cross

composed of a Maltese cross in silver gilt with white enameled arms

and Veteran's Organization Stickpin (aluminum with black enamels

from the Governor of the United Provinces

loss of gilt overtime

and a soutache constructed of crimson coloured weaving (indicative of General Staff)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Archive composed of a Maltese cross(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, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 09 mm (w) x 49. 06 mm (h), weighing 23. 4 grams, in extremely fine condition.