Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Two War Merit Crosses, First Class, Maker Marked Auction Archive on an off-white matte paper

on an off-white matte paper stock

During service in 'E' Boats

the Battalion was absorbed into the 13th Reserve Battalion

measuring 22 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

In silvered bronze and enameled rim

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Two War Merit Crosses, First Class, Maker Marked Auction Archive on an off-white matte paperA grouping of two Third Reich German War Merit Crosses, consisting of: 1. A War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by Klein & Quenzer. (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern) Instituted October 18th, 1939. (1939 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centerpiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse plain with a raised barrel