German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w/Swords Army Daggers and Swords The embellished fitting on the

The embellished fitting on the scabbard retains its silver finish and are nicely toned

The statue is brass and the base is marble

and the copies we have available for sale are signed and numbered

The back of the tunic has a tail that is piped in red with four gold buttons

German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w/Swords Army Daggers and Swords The embellished fitting on theGerman WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w Swords This is a handsome badge. It has lost all of its original silver finish. The zinc has toned to a nice dark gray color. This badge is slightly vaulted giving it a nice look. The details are strong on the obverse. There is a block hinge, round wire catch, and tapered pin that functions as intended. The pin is marked with a number 4 indicating production by Steinhauer & Luck of Ldenscheid. The pin assembly