Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity marked Z for Zehn between

marked Z for Zehn between the arms

and is approximately 30mm (or 1 1/8 inches) tall

XX Years Officer's Long Service Cross

each of the badges with four loops attached on their reverses

surface wear on the MBE

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity marked Z for Zehn betweenA near mint fine quality manufacture Kriegsverdienstkreuz Erster Klasse mit Schwerter; in silvered tombac; functional vertical pinback (marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen); measuring 48. 18 mm x 48. 27 mm; weighing 19. 6 grams; in extremely fine condition. Original case of issue; exterior constructed of black leatherette with a War Merit Cross with swords embossed on the outside lid; exterior leather hinge and interior fabric hinge intact; measuring