A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords With Its Matching Medal Ribbon Bar Archive The blue enameling is solidly

The blue enameling is solidly in place within the gold frame with only minor loss at the centre obverse

following the Battle of Marengo (1800)

and states that the “Hoheitszeichen für Generale” (insignia for generals)that belonged to Generalmajor von Holwede

excellent patina

he was promoted to Gefreiter (Lance Corporal)

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords With Its Matching Medal Ribbon Bar Archive The blue enameling is solidlyA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; bronzed maltese cross; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a period original 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. 40 mm x 47. 49 mm; weighing