Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity The scabbard is dent-free and

The scabbard is dent-free and shows the expected wear common to early and used knives

Ludenscheid) insignia on the third row on the reverse

measuring 87x135mm

the college having the purpose of educating the sons of gentlemen

Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity The scabbard is dent-free andA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a full length period 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 49. 77 mm (w) x 48.