France, Iii Republic; Germany, Imperial. First War Medal Hold and National Defence Cross 1940

and National Defence Cross 1940 (silvered bronze

Blade shows usual surface wear and has not been touched

accompanied by its period original issue pouch

Dresden RZM M4/42” on reverse

Public Instruction Medal for Merit

France, Iii Republic; Germany, Imperial. First War Medal Hold and National Defence Cross 1940In silver gilt, illustrating a zeppelin in flight above a biplane, multiple explosions in the sky around them, with a row of trees on the ground below them, on a shield shaped background with ornate designs on either side framing the scene, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 36. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, contact marks, very fine.