Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity and "138" the steel batch

and "138" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the back

then returned to England

1906) and E

in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and five

this time for his researches in geology

Germany, Republic. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity and "138" the steel batch(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.