Germany, Third Reich. A Mint War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, By Deschler Auction Archive 1938-39 KDF Mittelmeerreisen Badge -

1938-39 KDF Mittelmeerreisen Badge -  In cast aluminum

contained within dark green case of issue

5 mm x 50 mm hanger with a green ribbon insert

then to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Woodcote Park

Miniature in bronze with silver gilt and enamels

Germany, Third Reich. A Mint War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, By Deschler Auction Archive 1938-39 KDF Mittelmeerreisen Badge -(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A maltese cross in bronzed tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly; marked 1 on pin for Deschler, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48.