Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of crossed cannons and cannonballs insignia

crossed cannons and cannonballs insignia with pinback

name engraved "BONANNI ANTONIO" in the centre

obverse illustrating the right-facing busts of the Earl and Countess of Dufferin

On thick card stock

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version United Republic of crossed cannons and cannonballs insignia(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.