War Merit Cross 2nd Class Complete with Ribbon Neck Labels • Flip-up front and rear

• Flip-up front and rear sights

Appears to be zinc construction with worn finish

Manuals like this were essential for maintaining operational readiness of military communications and radar systems during WWII

The black core finish remains attractive and the silver frame retains good detail throughout

War Merit Cross 2nd Class Complete with Ribbon Neck Labels • Flip-up front and rearOriginal WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) complete with period ribbon. Instituted in 1939, the War Merit Cross was awarded to military personnel and civilians for meritorious service contributing to the German war effort. The swords device denotes service performed under wartime or combat related conditions. The obverse features the date 1939 surrounded by a wreath, while the reverse