Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Klast & Söhne Auction very attractive and rare

very attractive and rare

Knight's Breast Badg in silver gilt and enamels

six kilometres northwest of Rastatt

in silvered zink and an authentic piece of Mother of Pearl

discolouration evident on the reverse

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Klast & Söhne Auction very attractive and rare(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy; on loop for suspension marked 63 for Franz Klast & Shne, Gablonz an der Neisse; 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