Nazi War Merit Cross
 
-1st Class without Swords
-early release version
-pin-back is fully operational
-medal worn on the pocket of the tunic
-in silvered tombac
-rated EX++
 
The obverse details of the Maltese Cross is exceptional & exhibits nice pebbling throughout.
The reverse of the medal's barrel hinge has its catch soldered directly to the medal.
The pin is maker stamped "50", Karl Gschiermeister, Wien
 
The award without swords was given for meritorious service behind the lines.