Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe United Republic of maker marked “E

maker marked “E

a pin attached to the integral suspension

instituted by the head of the German racial group for distinguished service

In August of 1936

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe United Republic of maker marked “E(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