Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold as worn by the veterans

as worn by the veterans

stating that he was born in Buffalo

measuring 98 mm x 57 mm

1st Class for 40 Years' Service (gilt metal and enamels

but likely not made for this medallion

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold as worn by the veterans(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. 46 mm (w) x 48.