Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Case Newly Listed maker marked with the H

maker marked with the H & H Hilborn company eagle insignia and marked "1/20 10K (1/20 10K Gold) on the reverse

as well as an Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon

This may be field made replacement for the First Class neck Badge

The dome itself has a black rayon liner

The conditions of enlistment for the TF laid down at their creation in 1908 did not allow for soldiers to be sent for service overseas against their will

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Case Newly Listed maker marked with the H(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;