Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver by Julius Bauer Söhne - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Snider Rifle The medal measures 32mm in

The medal measures 32mm in diameter and is circular and struck in brass

making this an extremely attractive example

however now it has a lovely oxidized bronze patina

They were originally part of a relief force bound for Wake Island

Overall a very good condition example of a very rare belt and buckle from the Deutsches Afrikakorps

Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver by Julius Bauer Söhne - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Snider Rifle The medal measures 32mm inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver manufactured by Julius Bauer & Shne of Zella Mehlis. This early war example in Tombak shows a worn, tarnished finish on a once completely silver maltese cross. Sharp details to contours and pebbles to internal cross arms. Pin back and maker stamped as issued with 43, the Prsidialkanzlei des Fhrers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier)