Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald GTRexclude the regiment was sent to

the regiment was sent to Italy

a constellation of thirteen stars in a random pattern surrounding the eagle's head

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a traditional built in step fitting

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By A. Scholze Of Grünwald GTRexclude the regiment was sent toAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) in its packet of issue; Maltese cross in bronze alloy; on loop for suspension from its period original full size 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