In 1942, he received the War Merit Cross, 2nd class for fighting the enemies of the Reich.

On 20 November 1915, he was awarded the War Merit Cross for valor.

In December 1918, just after the conclusion of the war, he received the War Merit Cross.

War Merit Cross with swords (2nd and 1st classes)

Additionally, he was awarded the War Merit Cross 1st.

War Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class with Swords (1939)

The War Merit Cross was in bronze, 38mm wide (1-1/2 inches), with a blue ribbon.

War Merit Cross a military decoration of the Third Reich.

Breit wore a War Merit Cross with swords on his breast.

Veterans awarded the War Merit Cross were therefore unable to wear it, either in uniform or - publicly - on civilian dress.

In 1942, he received the War Merit Cross, 2nd class for fighting the enemies of the Reich.

On 20 November 1915, he was awarded the War Merit Cross for valor.

In December 1918, just after the conclusion of the war, he received the War Merit Cross.

War Merit Cross with swords (2nd and 1st classes)

Additionally, he was awarded the War Merit Cross 1st.

War Merit Cross, 1st and 2nd class with Swords (1939)

The War Merit Cross was in bronze, 38mm wide (1-1/2 inches), with a blue ribbon.

War Merit Cross a military decoration of the Third Reich.

Breit wore a War Merit Cross with swords on his breast.

Veterans awarded the War Merit Cross were therefore unable to wear it, either in uniform or - publicly - on civilian dress.