s "Griesbach i Knaus" metal/insignia factory
interior with a butterscotch-coloured leather sweatband
the reverse depicts a sword entangled by laurel leaves
An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 by König
to Sergeant on April 1
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Pair Of War Merit Crosses certificate_of_authenticity s "Griesbach i Knaus" metal/insignia(Kriegsverdienstkreuze). A pair of War Merit Crosses, including a War Merit Cross II Class, 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. 98 mm (w) x 49. 55 mm (h), in extremely fine condition, and; a War Merit Cross II Class with Swords,