The War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (1939) is an unmarked zinc example. The original silver finish is fully preserved, having darkened naturally over time and developed a typical patina.
The detail on the swords, wreath and textured arms remains clear, with no signs of restoration. The silver layer is intact across the entire surface, showing only period aging and light dulling consistent with early silvered pieces
The War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (1939) is an unmarked zinc example. The original silver finish is fully preserved, having darkened naturally over time and developed a typical patina.
The detail on the swords, wreath and textured arms remains clear, with no signs of restoration. The silver layer is intact across the entire surface, showing only period aging and light dulling consistent with early silvered pieces