This is a nice miniature War merit cross 1st class without Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter). The 'Kriegsverdienstkreuz' is instituted on 18 October 1939. The basic criteria for award centered about bravery and service (not in connection with combat). The miniature badge is a tombak example, this is the 9mm version and the miniature shows stunning details. The miniature is not visible maker marked. Nice original example in good condition!