A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn In Its Original Case Of Issue Buy Now semblance of a frayed label

semblance of a frayed label at the rear

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he was promoted to Sergeant on July 7

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A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn In Its Original Case Of Issue Buy Now semblance of a frayed labelA textbook example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter); in silvered tombac; vertical banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a semi rounded wire catch; pinback marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen; measuring 48. 46 mm x 48. 60 mm; weighing 23. 7 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a