Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe Auction It is dated to March

It is dated to March 20

where the Colonel was Major General Baron Barsse and at the time of his discharge

18 mm x 48

in gray wool

It was disbanded in 1919

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, By Philipp Türk’s Witwe Auction It is dated to March(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