Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Otto Schickle Auction the reverse with six zink-reinforced

the reverse with six zink-reinforced eyelets for an adjustable fit

depicted in a Kriegsmarine white uniform and with a coastal artillery personnel sleeve insignia clearly visible

The liner peels back to reveal plain black vulcanfibre shell walls

the obverse in silver gilt featuring an unusual superimposed silver female figure on an enameled white background

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Otto Schickle Auction the reverse with six zink-reinforced(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback maker marked with LDO code L15 for Otto Schikle, Pforzheim, measuring 49. 26 mm (w) x 49. 26 mm (h), weighing 15. 7 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.