War Merit Cross without Swords 2nd Class by Friedrich Orth, Wien – L/15

War Merit Cross without swords by Friedrich Orth, Wien, maker marked L/15 and finished in silver-washed zinc. Pebbled surface with central swastika. The reverse retains a complete pin assembly with wide tapering pin, robust hinge, catch and L/15 maker code on the reverse pin. Finish shows high-point rubbing and tarnish, hardware still well defined.