A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Auction marked “100” under the pin

marked “100” under the pin (Rudolf Wächtler & Lange

The Battalion sailed May 23

1939 Fegelein's unit was involved in the mass shooting of 1

The first four accompanied by their original glassine packets of issue

A War Merit Cross Second Class With Swords Auction marked “100” under the pinA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwerter; maltese cross in bronzed tombak; on loop for suspension (unmarked); with a correct replacement ribbon; with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date 1939: in raised numbering; measuring 48. 78 mm x 49. 30 mm; weighing 24. 5 grams;