Olive drab wool construction
the cabochons intact and free of chipping
maker marked "SORLINI VARAŽDIN" (Sorlini Mint in Varaždin) on the reverse
cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the edge of the lower arm
Measuring 40 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Deschler & Sohn Hold Olive drab wool construction(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 66 mm (w) x 48. 52 mm (h), weighing 17. 6 grams, demonstrating natural silver tarnishing throughout, in mint