Description
no paper backing
also marked with 18Kt
and is listed on page 43 of the ""Canada General Service Medal Roll
during the six month siege of Lucknow
Third class
Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive no paper backing(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.