Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald GTRexclude a traditional built in step

a traditional built in step fitting

on its original triangular peacetime ribbon

As the commanding officer

On June 5th

a constellation of thirteen stars in a random pattern surrounding the eagle's head

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald GTRexclude a traditional built in stepAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) in its packet of issue; Maltese cross in bronze alloy; on loop for suspension from its period original full size 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