Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed of two prongs intact

of two prongs intact

Footnote: Josip Jelačić von Bužim was born on October 16

It almost came apart in my hands

Commander and Commander Grand Cross

succumbing to gun shot (shrapnel) wounds to his body and legs (as noted in the War Diary for the 85th Infantry Battalion)

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed of two prongs intact(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement 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 47. 87 mm (w) x