Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross 1939 With Swords, 1957 Version United Republic of having fine quality nickel plated

having fine quality nickel plated surfaces

until August 19th

overall in worn but very fine condition

scattered chipping in the black finish and silvering wear evident on the cross

WWII Royal New Zealand Air Force Pilot Wings - Three-colour embroidery on black wool

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross 1939 With Swords, 1957 Version United Republic of having fine quality nickel plated(Kriegsverdienstkreuz) Instituted 18 October 1939. A Maltese cross paty constructed of silvered bronze alloy, the obverse centre bears the daye 1939 within a wreath, the cross arms are pebbled with a smooth border, two upwards facing crossed swords lay in the quadrants between the arms, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with flat wire catch, measuring 49. 14 mm (w) x 48. 83 mm (h), very fine.