WW2 German Merit Cross with Swords Good Maker.

A good WW2 issue German war merit Cross with swords for combatants. The ribbon of the War Merit Cross second Class could be worn like the ribbon of the Iron Cross second Class. Awarded to; soldiers for exceptional service 'not in direct connection with combat'. Recipients had to win this grade of the award before being awarded the first class medal. The ribbon of the War Merit Cross 2nd Class could be worn like the ribbon of the Iron Cross 2nd Class, through the second buttonhole of the tunic. This one is in superb original condition and the suspender ring is marked with the Chancellery number '100' for Rudolf Wachtler and Lange of Mittweida, Saxony. It comes on a good piece of original ribbon. A very nice example by a maker known for quality.