War merrit cross with swords 1st class – L/21 Förster & Barth

War merrit cross with swords first class – L/21 Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Later period zink KvK with swords with typical F&B setup and L/21 mark on the pin. The bright finish has turned dark and grey zink color has taken over. One of the more uncommon zink KvK without damage or repairs.