Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive (C) / SUITE 804

(C) / SUITE 804

and one Three-Ribbon Ribbon Bars

He was a personal friend of the famous composer Richard Wagner

the enemy was on the point of being thrown back when the 7th Company was sent forward on reconnaissance

Medals to be awarded for eminence in natural science

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive (C) / SUITE 804(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with 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 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48. 48 mm (h); weighing 22. 9 grams. Accompanied by