Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords United Republic of but typical Assmann production

but typical Assmann production

Two visible magnetic metal rivets hold the grips firmly in place

date marked "r" (1940) and maker marked "JRG&S"

the interior with a padded blue satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover

measuring 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords United Republic of but typical Assmann production(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 wreath mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 15 mm (w) x 48. 04 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.