Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Auction measuring 49 mm x 50

measuring 49 mm x 50 mm

which brought on Influenza and Pulmonary Tuberculosis

1916 from Halifax

He attacked this machine and after a short burst it broke up in the air

gilt wear evident but is free of dents

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Auction measuring 49 mm x 50(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 crossed swords between the arms of the cross and 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. 46 mm (w) x 48.