A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn In Its Original Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity near mint and very scarce

near mint and very scarce

Lüdenscheid) on the clip on the reverse

touches of black embroidery defining the eagle's wings

along with assorted Slips

An excellent example that stands in better than very fine condition

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn In Its Original Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity near mint and very scarceA 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