Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive edged with pink waffenfarbe as

edged with pink waffenfarbe as worn by panzer personnel

stating that he had previous service with the 3rd Regiment

with light wear to the black finish on the obverse of the cross

dated June 4th and 5th

Fluent in Russian and Estonian (received education in Estonia

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version Archive edged with pink waffenfarbe as(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). A Maltese cross with swords between the cross in silvered metal (non magnetic); the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with 1939 in raised numbers in the center; the reverse with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 48. 85 mm (w) x 49. 32 mm (h); weighing 22. 8 grams; in overall mint and unissued condition.