Germany, Third Reich. A Mint War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, By Deschler Auction Archive 5 mm x 50 mm

5 mm x 50 mm hanger with a green ribbon insert

contained within dark green case of issue

01 mm x 39

Miniature in bronze with silver gilt and enamels

Germany, Third Reich. A Mint War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, By Deschler Auction Archive 5 mm x 50 mm(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A maltese cross in bronzed 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 on pin for Deschler, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48.