Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class, by Friedrich Orth certificate_of_authenticity 1839-1848 issue

1839-1848 issue

service number (some)

the badge is worn on a thick cord with a hook and eye closure

he died in the Battle against England on April 12

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class, by Friedrich Orth certificate_of_authenticity 1839-1848 issue(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 33 mm (w) x 49. 26 mm (h), weighing 21. 0 grams, accompanied by its package of issue, constructed of brown paper stock, the exterior bearing a makers mark of