Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Julius Mosersen Of Idar Oberstein Auction Archive 11 mm x 18 mm)

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Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Julius Mosersen Of Idar Oberstein Auction Archive 11 mm x 18 mm)(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross constructed of bronzed zink; on loop for suspension marked 135 for Julius Mosersen of Idar Oberstein an der Nahe; with a period original 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 the institution