Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field-Made War Merit Cross, I Class, In Aluminum GTRexclude as a Private (3034272)

as a Private (3034272)

A First War Imperial Prussian Automobile Corps Dagger - Measuring 460 mm

Footnote: this medal was presented to Soviet delegates who visited Zagreb’s factory IKOM (previously known as Braca Knaus)

pleasing dark patina

despite exposure to intense hostile fire

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field-Made War Merit Cross, I Class, In Aluminum GTRexclude as a Private (3034272)(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of aluminum, completely hand made, from few different parts, measures approximately 50mm x 50mm,48. 04 mm (h), light weight construction, with pin on reverse, slightly worn and very unusual.