A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Steinhauer & Lück United Republic of in silver gilt and enamels

in silver gilt and enamels (22x26mm)

hallmarked on pin "BK" (for Braća Knaus

Nova Scotia on December 20

A grouping of three award documents

of excellent quality manufacture with bright silver frosting

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Steinhauer & Lück United Republic of in silver gilt and enamelsA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern; maltese cross in silvered zink; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, with an integrated hinge and catch; measuring 47. 22 mm x 46. 64 mm; weighing 16. 5 grams; a proudly worn example, with all of its original