Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction un issued example

un issued example

measuring 218 mm (w) x 304 mm (h)

non magnetic (as iron would rust with exposure to salt water)

exterior exhibiting wear and soiling

with the majority of the original gilt still remaining

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction un issued example(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). 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 mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, the suspension loop maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 47. 16 mm (w) x 48. 44 mm (h), weighing 18. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.