Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on catch

hallmarked on catch

circa 1840-1870

cross and eagle insignias on the chain

as well as slightly miss-shaped core from storage

seeing additional training at Leaside (ON)

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on catchAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern); a Maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a mint and unissued 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