G166.)CASED 1939 WAR MERIT CROSS 1st CLASS WITHOUT SWORDS: a pristine specimen of the '39VKVI w/o Swds with an intact silver frosted finish on a quality base alloy. Crisply detailed pebbled field, impressive. Really handsomely frosted,. Reverse has high quality silver hinge and tapered pin. Back of cross is frosted too. Comes in hinged 2 3/4" square leatherette case with functioning spring button at front. Lid is printed with silver KVK w/o Swds design. Has domed black flocced insert and is slotted to perfectly hold hinge/pin assembly. Upper interior is lined with padded white satin. Really superb. Pin is marked '30' for the Vienna Mint. EXC++++