A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed a leopard's head (made in

a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "c" (1918))

on long original neck ribbon as worn

Footnote: Widukind was a Germanic leader of the Saxons during the Saxon Wars from 777-785 against Charlemagne

maker marked "VM" on the edge

GRI (engraved "1944" on the reverse)

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Newly Listed a leopard's head (made inA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwerter; maltese cross in bronzed tombak; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939: in raised numbering; measuring 48. 78 mm x 49. 30 mm; weighing 24. 5 grams;