Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now back plate marked as well

back plate marked as well “FR”

It was von Bertrab's third victory

Dark wooden handle fits tight to the crossguards

and topped by stylized eagle’s head

Embroidered in silver wire

Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Buy Now back plate marked as well(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,