Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed Commander and Commander Grand Cross

Commander and Commander Grand Cross

soon after the outbreak of the First World War and the subsequent call to arms in the Dominion of Canada

5th Class)

inscribed “F

but in overall extremely fine condition

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed Commander and Commander Grand Cross(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