Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth Archive that runs from the crossguard

that runs from the crossguard and wraps around the pommel

there is a four-ribbon ribbon bar sewn in place (Military Medal with silver rosette

The Order was finally abolished in 1989

The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth Archive that runs from the crossguard(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 with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 17 mm (w) x 49. 50 mm (h), weighing 18. 0 grams, accompanied by its period original pocket of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the obverse with an