Germany, Wehmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class with Swords and Case, by Wilhelm Deumer Province of China constructed of pebbled magnetic metal

constructed of pebbled magnetic metal shaft

loop on the left side for feeding through a belt

original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback)

It is dated to June 3

opening two reveal two compartments each hidden with brown leather flaps closing with identical strap and stud closure

Germany, Wehmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class with Swords and Case, by Wilhelm Deumer Province of China constructed of pebbled magnetic metal(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hing and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 3 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 47. 30 mm (w) x 47. 00 grams, weighing 18. 0 grams,