Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive surface wear and tarnishing evident

surface wear and tarnishing evident on the Military Merit Medal

A very attractive and rare Estonian bage

it was noted that he had tattoo marks on both arms: a crucifix and small cross on his right arm

46 mm (h - inclusive of condor suspension)

centrepiece insignia intact

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive surface wear and tarnishing evident(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 and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 31 mm (w) x 47. 81 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, accompanied by its mis matched package of issue,