Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Archive award document signed in ink

award document signed in ink by Generalmajor

integral bar suspension with flag ribbon and 15

64 mm knurled pin

It is signed by proxy

In darker threads then more common version in silvery threads

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Archive award document signed in ink(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze; 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 48. 16 mm (w) x 48. 28