Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Lipp Of Pforzheim GTRexclude surrounded by various bodies of

surrounded by various bodies of water

78 mm x 78

A 1925-1935 Gau Thürigen NSDAP badge

and some batteries of artillery groups Alpine "Susa" and "AO"

some silver wash remains

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Lipp Of Pforzheim GTRexclude surrounded by various bodies of(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy; on loop for suspension marked 72 for Franz Lipp, Pforzheim; with a period original ribbon with glue residue on the ribbon from previous collectors mounting; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of