War Merit Cross 1St Class With Swords - Marked Auction Archive The full insignia of the

The full insignia of the Order are normally worn with formal dress when other decorations are worn

Entered the service from New York

from the estate of Medic NCO and paratrooper Hugo Dambach

pierced at the top

Footnote: The badge was instituted in May 1942 and awarded to those who fought during the Albania

War Merit Cross 1St Class With Swords - Marked Auction Archive The full insignia of theWar Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords In silvered tombac, marked 62 (for Kerbach & esterhelt, Dresden) underneath the pin, excellent quality, in near mint condition. In case of issue, marked Kerbach & esterhelt, Dresden under the lid; in very fine condition