WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest and surface marks

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A cap badge of the British Military Police

This is a genuine wartime award issued for bravery or leadership in the field

oxidation around the core edge

The pair is period court mounted on original ribbons for wear

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest and surface marksAn original WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) breast badge in silvered zinc, featuring the Maltese style cross with raised edges and a pebbled center. This is the version with swords, awarded for exceptional service in combat roles. Reverse has a functioning pin back fitting and retains original finish with age appropriate toning. The silver finish has almost all but faded away, common with later war zinc awards