Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class With Swords GTRexclude the bond or certificate was

the bond or certificate was issued

maker marked BSW

advancing to Warrant Officer

It has recently been recovered from an older collection in Europe

A fine WWII collectible

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class With Swords GTRexclude the bond or certificate was(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern). 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, unmarked, measuring 47. 79 mm (w) x 48. 55 mm (h), weighing 24. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition.