A Fine Quality War Merit Cross First Class By Otto Schickle Of Pforzheim certificate_of_authenticity numbered “125297” and RZM marked

numbered “125297” and RZM marked (M1/illegible)

with slightly larger pockets below each

each strap with original 6th Airborne slip-on shoulder strap loops

he proceeded to England on April 5

A Fine Quality War Merit Cross First Class By Otto Schickle Of Pforzheim certificate_of_authenticity numbered “125297” and RZM markedA fine quality War merit Cross First Class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter); in heavily silvered bronze; with a vertical banko style pinback and a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; maker marked L 15 for Otto Schickle, Pforzheim on the obverse of the pin; measuring 49. 24 mm x 49. 25 mm; weighing 15. 9 grams; near extremely fine condition. (C: 163)