Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Deschler & Sohn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac / SZENTIRMAI" on the reverse

/ SZENTIRMAI" on the reverse

5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension)

Naming is officially impressed on the two medals indicated

Boarding HMS Renown on August 5

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Deschler & Sohn consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac / SZENTIRMAI" on the reverse(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 but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 34 mm (w) x 48. 05 mm (h), weighing 17. 2 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish, in extremely