Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Steinhauer & Lück Archive although this badge shows signs

although this badge shows signs of period wear

Mexican Imperial coat-of-arms on the lid

each side with two Siemens-Halske carbon throat microphones

With stylised reverse and clear large makers mark

illustrating a two-seater Airco Dh

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Steinhauer & Lück Archive although this badge shows signs(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerten). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac, 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 4, measures 48. 27 mm (w) x 48. 26 mm (h), weighs 23. 9 grams, and in very fine condition.