Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Two Medals and Awards (War Merit Cross/Wound Badge) Auction he was awarded the rank

he was awarded the rank of Baron and given the title of Monte Creto

measuring 84 mm in width x 87 mm in height x 38 mm in depth

but with the scabbard non-matching

a rare example of a brocade and buckle set presenting without evident faults and in an extremely fine condition

incorporating a star and crescent moon

Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Two Medals and Awards (War Merit Cross/Wound Badge) Auction he was awarded the rankA lot of two Third Reich German medals and awards, consisting of: 1. A War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern). Instituted October 18th, 1939. Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centerpiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge that is lying down, with a coke bottle pinback, and round