Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Karl Gschiermeister Auction Archive unmarked however this badge exhibits

unmarked however this badge exhibits the typical production characteristics of Steinhauer & Luck Badge

Wireless Telegraphist (royal blue insignia with black threading

Preferred to take Pilot training but is willing to accept gunner because of medical category"

the suspension loop marked with code “36” for maker Bury & Leonhard

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Karl Gschiermeister Auction Archive unmarked however this badge exhibits(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered feinzink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback marked with code 50 for maker Karl Gschiermeister, Wien, measuring 48. 32 mm (w) x 48. 28 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.