War Merit Cross with swords 1st Class. Pin marked "62"' this being the factory code for Kerbach & Oesterhelt of Dresden. The war merit cross was originally designed to be a successor to the old non combatant iron cross and had the same 3 class structure. This medal had 2 versions with and without swords. With Swords was for soldiers who did meritorious but not strictly combative acts. Without Swords was for civilians who did meritorious deeds. Weight: 24 grams Processing and shipping within the continental United States $30.00 plus a 1.5% insurance fee.

Good condition, polished, a series of dents/ strike marks on back.