Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity near extremely fine) to Matrose

near extremely fine) to Matrose Ernst Meier of the 4th Minesweeping Flotilla

Ludenscheid) insignia on the third row on the reverse

maker marked on reverse Emil Schulze Pobershau

a man diving into the water to her left

Germany. A Third Reich Period War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords certificate_of_authenticity near extremely fine) to MatroseA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern; Maltese cross in bronzed zink; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a full length period ribbon; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and 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 49. 77 mm (w) x 48.