Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive (C) / SUITE 804

(C) / SUITE 804

Originally the order had only one class and all Russian veterans of the First World War were entitled to receive it

held in place by rings on the underside and visible on the inside of the tunic

The only award list for the medal was published in June 1939 and contained just 2

They in turn now ask him to send a certified copy of his award certificate first

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive (C) / SUITE 804(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48. 48 mm (h); weighing 22. 9 grams. Accompanied by