Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive as evidenced by the outline

as evidenced by the outline of the very wide original badge

and later murdered husband

the exterior consisting of a central raised skull and crossbones

as well as decorations of Axis satellite states and occupied Europe

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords Auction Archive as evidenced by the outline(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 and crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a central wreathed date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 31 mm (w) x 47. 81 mm (h), weighing 21. 4 grams, accompanied by its mis matched package of issue,