~ WW2 German War Merit Cross With Swords First Class Badge ~
There is no maker's stamp.
~ War Merit Cross 1st Class, with Swords ~
The War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords was awarded to military troops whose acts of courage were above the call of duty and did not meet the criteria of the Iron Cross. These acts of bravery were generally not under combat operations and were eligible for all military arms without distinction of rank.
