Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn Archive was established in September of

was established in September of 1939

the reverse in white enamels

and the fourth on Wednesday

The shoulders are adorned with Hermann Göring Division Oberfeldwebel shoulder straps

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn Archive was established in September of(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerten). Presenting as a Maltese cross in silvered tombac, 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 pinback, measuring 49 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy cardstock with textured faux leather