Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed 5th Class)

5th Class)

but in overall extremely fine condition

of two prongs intact

It almost came apart in my hands

The Command Flag of the Chief of the High Command Wilhelm Keitel - Recently acquired from a prominent collection

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed 5th Class)(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; 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 institution date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 47. 87 mm (w) x