Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 1st Class breast badge. With swords. Maker marks for 'Wilhelm Deumer'

The War Merit Cross in 'Zinc' metal, with the makers Präsidialkanzlei code '3', this being the registration number of maker 'Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid, Germany'Metal: Zinc AlloyDimension: Approx 47.17mm (W) / 46.75mm (H)Weight: 18.5gThe award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade was later in the war approved, but never officially awarded)Reverse of cross with hinged vertical pin and clasp fittings as issuedCondition: GVF