Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of large oxidation spot on the

large oxidation spot on the reverse of the VM

A 1934 Cologne Handwerk Handel Gewerbe an die Front badge

Kirkpatrick of Toronto

two weeks shy of his 80th birthday

he qualified as a Storeman 'C' (April 30

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of large oxidation spot on the(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.