Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth Auction Archive with original ribbon and pinback

with original ribbon and pinback hanger inscribed "SEIRBHIS NAISUNTA" (National Service)

marked R below catch denoting manufacture by Rosenthal

constructed of hardcover in blue

period attached to the simple frame

on a red doe skin backer

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth Auction Archive with original ribbon and pinback(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, unmarked, measuring 48. 17 mm (w) x 49. 50 mm (h), weighing 18. 0 grams, accompanied by its period original pocket of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the obverse with an