Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of 81823 ART METAL WORKS

81823 ART METAL WORKS

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obverse illustrating a seated Japanese Naval officer in full dress uniform

the gilding remains in very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of 81823 ART METAL WORKS(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern mit Etui). Instituted 18. 10. 1939. (Issued 1939 1945). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak; 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 plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; marked 1 on the reverse of the catch for Deschler &