War merit cross with swords and ribbon bar

WWII German War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords + Ribbon Bar
This is an original Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern (War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords), accompanied by its matching ribbon bar. This decoration was instituted on October 18, 1939, by Adolf Hitler, awarded to military personnel and civilians for exceptional service not directly related to front-line combat, with the "swords" version specifically for those who performed under combat conditions.
Full Medal:
Type: War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern)
Date: Marked “1939” on the obverse
Material: Bronze-washed zinc alloy
Design: Maltese cross with pebbled arms, crossed swords behind the central medallion
Ribbon: Black with white-red-white stripes, approx. 20 cm long
Ribbon Bar:
Miniature Version: Worn on the tunic for everyday uniform use
Includes: Miniature crossed swords device attached to the ribbon
Backing: Field-grey wool with a metal pin-back fastening
Condition: Excellent, showing strong color on both medal and ribbon bar, minor age-related wear on the reverse of the bar
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A complete and well-preserved set, ideal for display or to complete a Wehrmacht uniform. The ribbon bar confirms wear by a soldier or official awarded this cross for wartime merit in combat zones.