Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords 1940-45; Second Class United Republic of circumscribed “Treue Dienste Reserve Landwehr”

circumscribed “Treue Dienste Reserve Landwehr” (German - Faithful Service Reserve Milita)

MC has "9" instead of an "8" in his service number versus his records (R252181)

A Kreigsmarine Naval Destroyer War Badge by Schwerin  - In zinc alloy

exhibiting period wear on reverse

the armband is bordered by 3mm wide twisted golden cello threads

Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords 1940-45; Second Class United Republic of circumscribed “Treue Dienste Reserve Landwehr”A Scarce Norwegian Merit Cross with Swords 1940 45; Second Class Quisling issue, cross known as Tapper og Tro (Brave and Faithful), in bronze, Type I, die struck, 43x43mm, without ribbon, in near mint condition. Rare.