Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords United Republic of South Africa Medal 1878/9 to

South Africa Medal 1878/9 to the 80th Regiment of Foot - 1878-9 (1240

1859 and awarded to the soldiers of the Army of Italy and sailors who participated in the French war against Austria

measuring 40 mm (w) x 38

and maker marked “Pr

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords United Republic of South Africa Medal 1878/9 to(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, with crossed swords through the centerpiece, the reverse with a screw and backplate, unmarked, measuring 49. 21 mm (w) x 48. 32 mm (h), weighing 29. 7 grams (inclusive of backplate), in near extremely fine condition.