Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of where he would remain until

where he would remain until his retirement from the United States Army on August 31

Major General Frederick D

3 mm x 31 mm

The pommel and crossguard are in exceptional condition

with one even being board-mounted

Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of where he would remain until(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern mit Etui). A maltese cross in silvered zink; 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 vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 46. 74 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue,