Veteran Bring Back German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class w/Swords-This badge is in sound condition. It has lost all of its original silver finish. It is made of zinc, with sound details to the badge. The pin on the reverse retains a bit more of the toned silver finish. The pin is marked with the number 4, indicating that this badge was made by Steinhauer & Lück. We were able to purchase this medal directly from the family of the US Veteran. We will supply the name and any other information we have to the buyer. This is a good example overall.