Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Auction In die stamped bronzed metal

In die stamped bronzed metal

A Faithful Service German Medal Bar - Iron Cross Second Class 1914

Measuring 82x128mm

The force comprised 270 officers and men

Many were made in Sheffield

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Auction In die stamped bronzed metalA fine example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern; Maltese cross in silvered tombak; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse plain, with a tapered vertical pinback, barrel hinge, and rounded wire catch; an unmarked example; measuring 47. 10 mm (w) x 47. 52 mm