WW2 German Merit Cross with Swords. Maker Marked

A good WW2 issue German war merit Cross with swords for combatants.
The ribbon of the War Merit Cross second Class could be worn like the ribbon of the Iron Cross second Class. Awarded to; soldiers for exceptional service "not in direct connection with combat". Recipients had to win this grade of the award before being awarded the first-class medal.
The ribbon of the War Merit Cross 2nd Class could be worn like the ribbon of the Iron Cross 2nd Class, through the second buttonhole of the tunic.
This one comes in very good original condition, with the makers mark on the suspender ring, either '6' for Fritz Zimmermann or '9' for the Liefergemeinschaft Schmuckhandwerker, Pforzheimer. The latter the official German supply group of Jewellers and craftsmen.
It comes on a good long piece of original ribbon.

Code: 30041