Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn Hold George insignia

George insignia

marked Navalon

crude construction (circa 1910)

The Admiralty obviously thought that workers with war service badges was a good idea as in late 1914

the larger with a 48 mm knurled pin

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn Hold George insignia(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerten). Presenting as a Maltese cross in silvered tombak, the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves with a raised mobile swastika in the center, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback displaying the number 1, measuring 46 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy cardstock with textured faux