WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest Serial number 1604133 is present

Serial number 1604133 is present on the reverse

oxidation around the core edge

The pair is period court mounted on original ribbons for wear

and surface marks

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest Serial number 1604133 is presentAn original WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) breast badge in silvered zinc, featuring the Maltese style cross with raised edges and a pebbled center. This is the version with swords, awarded for exceptional service in combat roles. Reverse has a functioning pin back fitting and retains original finish with age appropriate toning. The silver finish has almost all but faded away, common with later war zinc awards