An Unissued War Merit Cross, 1st Class With Swords And Case, By Deschler .

An early silver-plated Tombac War Merit Cross with Swords by Deschler. Reverse view of the Deschler Cross showing the distinctive swollen middle portion to the pin typically used by this firm, and its supplier code "1", accompanied by its original presentation case. This is the Late-war case of the so-called "Halb-Etui" type with simple paper hinge and lacking a push button catch. Cross weighing 23.5 grams, the award demonstrating surface tarnishing consistent with storage. Excellent example by a desirable manufacturer. Around 483,603 War Merit Crosses First Class with Swords were awarded.