Original German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class KvKI with Swords by Klein & Quenzer A.G. - Kriegsverdienstkreuz U.S. Helmets/Hats and the center features the

and the center features the standard "toorie" woolen ball or pom-pom

additional production contracts were given to Goodyear

This helmet is stamped 632B

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Original German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class KvKI with Swords by Klein & Quenzer A.G. - Kriegsverdienstkreuz U.S. Helmets/Hats and the center features theOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with swords, manufactured by Klein & Quenzer A. G. of Idar Oberstein in Western Germany. This mid war example in cast zinc alloy has a lovely patina, and still has most of the original silver wash present on both sides, showing oxidation in the areas. There are sharp details to contours and pebbles to internal cross arms. The badge features an