Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords; Alternate 1957 Version Buy Now in its hardshelled case of

in its hardshelled case of issue with snap closure

It disbanded in Italy on July 1

reverse illustrating a red cross on a shield flanked by leafing and inscribed "TO THE PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE OF THE SWISS FAMILIES / 1918" below

It was also always bestowed on the Abuna of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and very occasionally on international figures

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords; Alternate 1957 Version Buy Now in its hardshelled case ofAn example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords alternate de nazified version; consisting of a silvered and frosted Maltese cross with swords between the arms; the obverse depicting a central oak wreath, dated 1939; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; an umarked example; measuring 48. 99 mm (w) x 48. 98 mm (h); weighing 21. 4 grams; slight loss to the finish; in virtually mint condition.