the second patch is composed of silvered bullion wire in various textures
with photo of fallen soldier in the center with the birth year 1890 and death year 1915
ARTHUR UEBEL MARKNEUKIRCHEN" with the company's insignia between the "9" and the "F
and a Sudetenland Medal ribbon bar
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross Ii Class, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of the second patch is composed(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse ohne Schwerter). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse bearing a raised mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised date of 1939, unmarked, measuring 48. 50 mm (w) x 48. 78 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, accompanied by its period original package of issue, constructed of light brown paper stock, the exterior bearing