WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest and surface marks

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An early war production tombak award with bronzed finish

A cap badge of the British Military Police

The pair is period court mounted on original ribbons for wear

The helmet features:

WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class Breast Badge In Treue Fest and surface marksAn original WW2 German War Merit Cross 1st Class (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse) breast badge in silvered zinc, featuring the Maltese style cross with raised edges and a pebbled center. This is the version with swords, awarded for exceptional service in combat roles. Reverse has a functioning pin back fitting and retains original finish with age appropriate toning. The silver finish has almost all but faded away, common with later war zinc awards