Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, In Its Presentation Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity repairs to the wire under

repairs to the wire under heavy fire

the battalion was involved in the Battle of Monte Cassino

black velvet backer

near very fine condition with some scuffing

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, In Its Presentation Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity repairs to the wire under(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in heavily silvered tombac; 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 pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 21. 8 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock, with a lightly