Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Bury & Leonhard Newly Listed 2 mm x 44 mm

2 mm x 44 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension)

part of the Battle of the Somme

" (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin = fever) on June 28

and Miners Medal for Long Service

and was in a very bad condition when brought in 27/6/17"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Bury & Leonhard Newly Listed 2 mm x 44 mm(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, the suspension loop marked with code 36 for maker Bury & Leonhard, Hanau, measuring 48. 12 mm (w) x 47. 95 mm (h), weighing 23. 0 grams, accompanied by its period original pocket of issue,