A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords In Its Packet Of Issue By Baumeister United Republic of surface rust on the hinges

surface rust on the hinges

horizontal pinback and prong intact

reverse inscribed "FRECCE AZZURRE" across the centre

this rare uniform remains in very fine condition

Constructed of finezink

A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords In Its Packet Of Issue By Baumeister United Republic of surface rust on the hingesA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter; a bronzed maltese cross; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with its original ribbon (note that there are two holes in the ribbon); the obverse pebbled, with 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 date 1939 in raised numbering; measuring 47. 72 mm x 48. 48 mm;