Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords GTRexclude framed by branches of laurel

framed by branches of laurel leaves and oak leaves with acorns

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Footnote: R/180436 (Warrant Officer Class II) Sergeant (Air Gunner/Rear Gunner) Alvin Ernest Lightheart was born on December 3

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as they were produced by different factories

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords GTRexclude framed by branches of laurel(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, the reverse with a screw and backplate, unmarked, measuring 49. 44 mm (w) x 48. 49 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.