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War Merit Cross With Swords 1st Class (Kerbach & Oesterhelt "62")

War Merit Cross with swords 1st Class. Pin marked "62"' this being the factory code for Kerbach & Oesterhelt of Dresden. The war merit cross was originally designed to be a successor to the old non combatant iron cross and had the same 3 class structure. This medal had 2 versions with and without swords. With Swords was for soldiers who did meritorious but not strictly combative acts. Without Swords was for civilians who did meritorious deeds. Weight: 24 grams Processing and shipping within the continental United States $30.00 plus a 1.5% insurance fee.

Condition:

Good condition, polished, a series of dents/ strike marks on back.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$219
03/19/2023

 

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