Transport of Cavalry by Sea
Although severe damage was caused to ships and carriers
In silvered and black lacquered bronze
3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension
hallmarked on the reverse of the badge and eagle suspension
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords GTRexclude Transport of Cavalry by Sea(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, unmarked, measuring 48. 64 mm (w) x 48. 06 mm (h), weighing 16. 3 grams, with loss of finish and minor oxidation evident throughout, in