A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue Archive He took part in the

He took part in the invasion France

this last with re-impressed naming

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and maker marked "M5/72" (Paul Cramer & Co

contact and silvering wear

A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue Archive He took part in theA mint Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (without swords ohne Schwerter); in fine silvered tombac with fine detailed pebbles on the arms of the maltese cross; vertical banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a slightly rounded wire catch; measuring 48. 13 mm x 48. 67 mm; weighing 17. 4 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with the lid lined on the interior (maker