Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "MARTIN & SON

maker marked "MARTIN & SON CHELTENHAM" on the inside lid

Wm R Marshall Montreal P

measuring 33 mm x 66 mm

arms of the cross in green glass

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class Without Swords certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "MARTIN & SONAn example of a War Merit Cross Second Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse ohne Schwerter); Maltese cross in bronzed metal alloy; on loop for suspension (unmarked) from its period original 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;