Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1 Klasse mit Schwertern - 1st design L/13 Meybauer

[jamie7d7]

Here is a lovely example of a rare cross that I was able to add to my collection recently.

This is a tombac made KVK1 by L/13 Paul Meybauer. What sets it apart from later crosses is the elegant hardware setup on the reverse and the design of the front is quite similar to early L/12 Juncker KVKs.

[Franjo Vuk]

Gorgeous KVK Jamie, I really like the look of that one. Lovely worn example with some beautiful patina.

Best regards,
Franko

[BrodieBartfast]

I love the way the tombac bleeds through on silvered awards. It's the same for silver wound badges. There's something about the combination of silver and gold that just jumps out at you.

B.B.

[spunkmaja]

That is a very nice Meybauer cross

Not easy to find.

/Jonas

[Wilko]

Lovely KVK1 Jamie. It's eye catching as B.B says, the way the Silver lets through a hint of the coppery gold of the tombac. A very attractive piece indeed.
Ken