War Merit Cross without Swords by L15
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwertern by L15 - Friedrich Orth of Wien. Instituted October 18, 1939, the 1st Class War Merit Cross without Swords was awarded for meritorious service behind the lines. It is constructed out of a die struck nickel-silver base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts a centrally placed mobile swastika that is surrounded by an oak leaf wreath, which is tied together at the top and bottom, and is above a pebbled Maltese style cross. The full-back reverse features a soldered-on block hinge, soldered-on c-shaped catch and coke bottle pin that is maker marked: “L15”. All of the components are non-magnetic and continue to work well. It measures 1 15/16 inches wide and tall.
| Rating: | Exc++/NM |
| Item Number: | M-34748 |
| Price: | $149.95 USD |
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