Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class With Swords Auction and countering the effects of

and countering the effects of the war

the Combined Pilot/Observer Badge in Gold with Diamonds

by Dimitri Osipov ( marked “K” and Cyrillic “DO” on the low arm on reverse under enamel)

he led a group of nationalists in sabotage operations against the occupying force

and a slightly flattened round wire catch

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross II Class With Swords Auction and countering the effects of(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 wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 47. 79 mm (w) x 48. 55 mm (h), weighing 24. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition.