Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive Parker (1903-1974) in Parker's laboratory

Parker (1903-1974) in Parker's laboratory and from him

In die stamped steel (magnetic)

as evidenced by the outline of the very wide original badge

the reverse has been engraved No 50

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive Parker (1903-1974) in Parker's laboratory(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 and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 31 mm (w) x 47. 81 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, accompanied by its mis matched package of issue,