Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords And Case, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude and red and black enamels

and red and black enamels

2 District Depot in Hamilton

with non-magnetic center plate

The Order has as precedent the Medal of Distinction with the bust of the Liberator created on March 11

Badges are made in stamped silvered white metal and enameled

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords And Case, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude and red and black enamels(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting an integral catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 47. 50 mm (w) x 47. 55 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, accompanied by its period