WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Without Swords - Marked 3 Wilhelm Deumer military medical Small blemish in lower arm

Small blemish in lower arm of enamels

Die stamped alloy with gilded finish

This example reflects the wartime construction of these helmets and is a fine piece for collectors of German militaria or WWI artifacts

This 1st Class example features a gilt Maltese-style cross with white and blue enamel arms

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Without Swords - Marked 3 Wilhelm Deumer military medical Small blemish in lower armAn original WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) breast badge. Manufactured in silvered zinc. Featuring the Maltese style cross with raised edges and a pebbled center. This is the 1st Class version without swords. Awarded for exceptional service in non combat roles. Reverse has a functioning pin back fitting and retains original finish with age appropriate toning. The silver finish has almost all but faded away, common