Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction evidence of brooch mounting

evidence of brooch mounting

each button marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) on the reverse

the barracks language was French and the command language was English

Light wear to the leather portions

the 13-03-1938 Entry into Austria Medal

Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction evidence of brooch mounting(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern mit Etui). A maltese cross in silvered zink; 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, with a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 46. 74 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue,