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Item Id: AM25027
War Merit Cross 1'st Class 1939 With Swords, Maker Marked L/52
€135.00
The War Merit Cross was instituted by Adolf Hitler on October 18th 1939, in two classes with both classes issued, with and without swords, for award to military personnel and civilians, including females and foreigners, for exemplary service and/or bravery in Germany’s war effort, in a non-combatant role. The addition of swords to the award signified bravery while awards without swords were bestowed for service.
Die struck Zinc construction award with a silver plated finish. The plain, reverse has an soldered, solid hinge, a broad, tapered pin and a soldered catch all intact. The reverse is maker marked “L/52” for “C.F. Zimmermann, Stuttgart”. The cross retains some of it’s original silver paint and is in good condition.
Nice maker marked exampel!!
