Original German WWII War Merit Cross With Swords Second Class With Ribbon Unmarked

Original German WWII War Merit Cross With Swords Second Class With Ribbon Unmarked-This is an original War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords, instituted by Adolf Hitler in 1939 as a successor to the non-combatant Iron Cross of earlier wars. The version with swords was awarded to military personnel for meritorious service not directly related to combat. The version without swords was typically awarded to civilians or non-combatant military personnel for outstanding contributions to the war effort.This example is unmarked and shows moderate age and wear and many of the original details remain visible. The accompanying ribbon is complete and remains in excellent condition with only minimal signs of age. Overall, the medal is invery good condition and remains a solid example of this historically significant WWII award