Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth Archive The Silver Star itself was

The Silver Star itself was not awarded to him until April 28

The War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

there is a four-ribbon ribbon bar sewn in place (Military Medal with silver rosette

that runs from the crossguard and wraps around the pommel

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Friedrich Orth Archive The Silver Star itself was(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). 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. 17 mm (w) x 49. 50 mm (h), weighing 18. 0 grams, accompanied by its period original pocket of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the obverse with an