Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity maker marked on reverse Emil

maker marked on reverse Emil Schulze Pobershau

The scabbard is dent-free and shows the expected wear common to early and used knives

instituted in 1912

the college having the purpose of educating the sons of gentlemen

Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity maker marked on reverse EmilA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a full length period 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 49. 77 mm (w) x 48.