Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords And Case, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive better than very fine condition

better than very fine condition

(Deutsches Jungvolk Ärmelabzeichen mit Bild)

with precious stone suspension chains

reverse with privately constructed backplate affixed to cross via centrel screwpost

copyrighted in 1993 by Roberts Medals Ltd

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords And Case, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive better than very fine condition(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centre, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 1 for Descher & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48. 42 mm (h), weighing 23. 7