Original German WWII Early War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords - Unmarked - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Military Equipment The M10 spool wire appears

The M10 spool wire appears complete

The intricate high-quality construction is not surprising

The German Pioniertruppen (Pioneer troops) were equipped to accomplish many different tasks

The thin leather chinstrap is in place and secured on either side with large Federal Eagle rosettes

which has large deposits of iron

Original German WWII Early War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords - Unmarked - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Military Equipment The M10 spool wire appearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern), issued for meritorious action related to combat during the NSDAP Period. There is no maker mark on this badge, but that is not uncommon, and in fact the majority of badges produced were unmarked. Sometimes specific aspects of the design can indicate a manufacturer. This early war