Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Hold maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO"

maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO" on the reverse

extensive loss of the blackened finish

original ribbon with silver pinback hanger

82 mm x 112

Third Reich: German Social Welfare Decoration 3rd Class (two-piece construction

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Hold maker marked "RODEN BROS TORONTO"(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.