Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Buy Now A grouping of two Hesse-Darmstadt

A grouping of two Hesse-Darmstadt Ernst Ludwig Archduke of Hessen medals

the white anchor designating for "other services"

Out in France with the “Little Black Devils” during the 2nd Battle of Ypres

Dark patina on the BWM

His personal effects returned to his mother included a leather wallet

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Ii Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Buy Now A grouping of two Hesse-Darmstadt(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a central wreathed date of 1939, the suspension loop maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 47. 16 mm (w) x 48. 44 mm (h), weighing 18. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.