Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Case Auction 11 Canadian General Hospital

11 Canadian General Hospital

Footnote:  John Footman was an AB on the "Roebuck" for the first clasp

very nice quality with fine silvering

very fine as well

scattered gilt wear and edge nicks on the latter medal

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Case Auction 11 Canadian General Hospital(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in silvered feinzink; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 48. 3 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h); with the majority of its original silver finish intact;