Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Unteroffizier (NCO) in 1944

Unteroffizier (NCO) in 1944

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

exterior exhibiting wear and soiling

Under the rule of Ferenc Szálasi installed by Nazis in Hungary in October 1944 obligatory Levente duties were imposed unto girls of ages 12-19 despite the strong opposition of the Catholic Church

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction Unteroffizier (NCO) in 1944(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.