Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, In Its Presentation Case Of Issue Hold WWI Period

WWI Period

37 mm x 86 mm)

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Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, In Its Presentation Case Of Issue Hold WWI Period(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in heavily silvered tombac; 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 tapered pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 21. 8 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock, with a lightly