Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed the Germans took over the

the Germans took over the village of Neniaminow and turned it into a Prisoner of War camp (Stalag 333)

silver gilt with red

Klasse mit Schwertern” printed in black Gothic lettering on the obverse

This cross was aquired in Ontario Canada as a period bringback

head and all

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed the Germans took over the(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze; 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 48. 16 mm (w) x 48. 28