Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive signed in ink by Generalfeldmarschall

signed in ink by Generalfeldmarschall

5 mm x 52 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension

also marked with 18Kt

Third class

but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive signed in ink by Generalfeldmarschall(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.