Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, By Carl Poellath Auction 1953 and is awarded for

1953 and is awarded for bravery and leadership on the battlefield

Metagama on October 25

In die stamped gilded metal

A previous researcher indicated that he was Killed in Action during the Battle of Festubert but that was fought in May and June of 1916

This clearly marked helmet retains about 95% of its smooth green transitional over-paint

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, By Carl Poellath Auction 1953 and is awarded for(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and crossed swords piercing the centre, with a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 84 for Carl Poellath, Schrobenhausen, measuring 48. 90 mm (w) x 48. 55 mm (h), weighing 22. 2