A Fine Quality War Merit Cross First Class By Otto Schickle Of Pforzheim Newly Listed engraved to "G

engraved to "G

near extremely fine condition with the silver frame still retaining its original lustre and the paint well preserved

Military Merit Order 4th Class

When Wehrmacht Heer style shoulder straps were introduced into the SS

43 mm x 51 mm

A Fine Quality War Merit Cross First Class By Otto Schickle Of Pforzheim Newly Listed engraved to "GA fine quality War merit Cross First Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter); in heavily silvered bronze; with a vertical banko style pinback and a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked L 15 for Otto Schickle, Pforzheim on the obverse of the pin; measuring 49. 24 mm x 49. 25 mm; weighing 15. 9 grams; near extremely fine condition. (C: 163)