German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w/Swords Iron Crosses in a non-combatant role

in a non-combatant role

The ribbed brown bakelite grip plates are held in place by two screws

The collar tabs are cornflower blue badge cloth with silver bullion wreath and single gull along with a silver bullion twist rope piping

We also have a candid photo that was with this postcard that we are including

The eagle is attached to the wreath with a pair of very small rivets

German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w/Swords Iron Crosses in a non-combatant roleGerman WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w Swords This is a handsome badge. It has lost all of its original silver finish. The zinc has toned to a nice dark gray color. This badge is slightly vaulted giving it a nice look. The details are strong on the obverse. There is a block hinge, round wire catch, and tapered pin that functions as intended. The pin is marked with a number 4 indicating production by Steinhauer & Luck of Ldenscheid. The pin assembly