Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords Archive circumscribed “Südwest Afrika” and “1904-06”

circumscribed “Südwest Afrika” and “1904-06”

followed by a posting to the 3rd Reserve Battalion on February 24

All six photos are mounted to a black photo page via photo corners

marked "MADE IN AUSTRIA" and maker marked "MÜNZAMT WIEN" on the edge

a large size ring (North American size 12)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords Archive circumscribed “Südwest Afrika” and “1904-06”(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, the reverse with a screw and backplate, unmarked, measuring 49. 44 mm (w) x 48. 49 mm (h), weighing 20. 2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.