Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity soiling evident on the gray

soiling evident on the gray cloth exterior

Sport Club Alliance (Sport Verein Allianz ev) 1933 Stickpin (silvered zinc

1951 until March 18

pants and the distinctive black Panzer beret/crash helmet which was originally the only officially sanctioned piece of headgear to be worn with that uniform

marked Z for Zehn between the arms

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity soiling evident on the grayA near mint fine quality manufacture Kriegsverdienstkreuz Erster Klasse mit Schwerter; in silvered tombac; functional vertical pinback (marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen); measuring 48. 18 mm x 48. 27 mm; weighing 19. 6 grams; in extremely fine condition. Original case of issue; exterior constructed of black leatherette with a War Merit Cross with swords embossed on the outside lid; exterior leather hinge and interior fabric hinge intact; measuring