Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now The blade on this dagger

The blade on this dagger

stating that had he no previous military service

thanks to the superior fabrics employed

cavalry or navy is discussed and the various patterns of some of the leading powers traces until 1918

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now The blade on this daggerConstructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with LDO code L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 24 mm (w) x 47. 69 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.