Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction 1945 between the river Drina

1945 between the river Drina and Lake Balaton

Following Germany’s defeat

direction except for the rear turret and the two engines which lie approximately 400 yds East of the main wreckage

and with diamond-set ribbons flowing from the base to the upper points of the lateral arms of the cross

laurels applied to reverse

Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction 1945 between the river Drina(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse) Issued 1914 1918. A cross pattee constructed of darkened bronze; the obverse inscribed EA for Ernst August, with a raised royal crown on the upper arm, and dated 1914 on the lower arm; the reverse inscribed FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German For Merit at War); on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 30. 45 mm (w) x 33. 46 mm (h); weighing 10. 2 grams; in overall very fine condition.