Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity occupation and defense of a

occupation and defense of a beachhead about 1

Eckert joined the Cadre Company of Grenadier Replacement and Training Battalion 213

slight enamel chipping on left obverse arm

He was taken on strength in England by the 23rd Reserve Battalion

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity occupation and defense of a(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 barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 48. 50 mm (w) x 48. 04 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.