Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Klast & Söhne Auction a victim of recurring "shell

a victim of recurring "shell shock"

consisting of 1) A Second War Period Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge miniature stick pin

Scuffed exterior with contact marks

was created during the later part of World War II (from 1943 until 1945)

The Battalion was organized on March 15

Germany. A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords By Franz Klast & Söhne Auction a victim of recurring "shell(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