Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Hold extensive loss of the blackened

extensive loss of the blackened finish

maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse

Choice example

The conquered cities and states were required to send to France huge amounts of money

He crashed but by God's mercy his plane did not catch fire

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Hold extensive loss of the blackened(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.