Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe Auction as observed from the ground

as observed from the ground

silvering on obverse worn off

tearing of the tip

a Friedrich Ludwig Jahn badge

Private Cook embarked Freemantle

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe Auction as observed from the ground(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 wreathed swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 38 mm (w) x 48. 82 mm (h), weighing 23. 8 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the obverse