Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords United Republic of 1859 and awarded to the

1859 and awarded to the soldiers of the Army of Italy and sailors who participated in the French war against Austria

measuring 40 mm (w) x 38

eagles between the arms cut out (done during days of The Russian Provisional Government)

A Dela Westfalen “Volk Fliege Wieder” badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords United Republic of 1859 and awarded to the(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, the reverse with a screw and backplate, unmarked, measuring 49. 21 mm (w) x 48. 32 mm (h), weighing 29. 7 grams (inclusive of backplate), in near extremely fine condition.