Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Newly Listed photo taken probably in Montenegro

photo taken probably in Montenegro (where It was only utilized for one significant German anti-Partisan offensive

as per Field Punishment No

magnetic metal button

A mass was held the evening before and the day of the funeral

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Newly Listed photo taken probably in Montenegro(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 wreath mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 15 mm (w) x 48. 04 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.