Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, With Package Of Issue By Ferdinand Hoffstätter Auction Archive the obverse with a rightward-facing

the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of Kaiser Wilhelm II flanked by his name

constructed of heavy pressed paper

very decorative

his early years were spent in Toronto and Thorold

scattered gilt and red enamel wear evident

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class With Swords, With Package Of Issue By Ferdinand Hoffstätter Auction Archive the obverse with a rightward-facing(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, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, unmarked, measuring 47. 68 mm (w) x 47. 95 mm (h), weighing 22. 5 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue,