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Militaria Autumn Auction 2022
Lot 242:
War Merit Cross 1st Class 1939 with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz I mit Schwertern)
The War Merit Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler on October 18th 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role.
The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service.
Die struck, non-magnetic alloy construction bravery award with a german nickle/silver plate is in the form of a Maltese style cross with a circular centerpiece with an embossed, canted, swastika encircled by an oak-leave wreath to the obverse.
The swords, indicating bravery, emanated upwards between the arms of the cross.
The background field of the obverse centerpiece is smooth while the arms of the cross have a pebbled background field with raised, smooth, outer edges. The plain, reverse has a soldered, solid style hinge with a pin and catch all intact.
Material: Non-magnetic alloy
Height:46 mm
Width: 46 mm
Weight: 21,23 g
Comments: No Stamped manufacturer’s mark.
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Condition: As in the attached photos
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