Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold 1906 – April 28

1906 – April 28

the VM is a replacement

the two pieces fastened together via three bolts and nuts

He returned to the United States in November 1934 and was assigned to Civilian Concentration Corps duty at March Field

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold 1906 – April 28(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; 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 with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48.