I have a war merit cross with out swords and have just noticed that it has a "52" makers mark on the ring.

I have had a look on the forum and there is a thread about makers marks, however I was wondering if these marks related to all medals. If the marks listed in the thread do relate to all medals am I correct in thinking it was made by Gottlieb & Wagner, Ldar/Oberstein.

If so can this provide me with any information about when the medal was made/issued?

Any help would be great. All of my German items are from when I started collecting miliatry bits and bobs when I was about 11. I now tend to stick to British items and therefore know very little about German items.

All the best,

Johnnie