WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest This is a genuine wartime

This is a genuine wartime award issued for bravery or leadership in the field

The pair is period court mounted on original ribbons for wear

oxidation around the core edge

and surface marks

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest This is a genuine wartimeAn original WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) breast badge in silvered zinc, featuring the Maltese style cross with raised edges and a pebbled center. This is the version with swords, awarded for exceptional service in 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 with later war zinc awards