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. See page 145 to 154 of D. Maerz and G. Stimsons “The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades” for more information. It measures 1 15/16 inches wide and tall.
| Rating: | Exc++/NM |
| Item Number: | M-34748 |
| Price: | $139.95 USD |
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