An Absolutely Mint War Merit Cross With Swords In Its Original Packet Of Issue By Deschler & Sohn Archive While in charge of the

While in charge of the Military Section of the Office of the Chief of Engineers during the early period of the war

5mm (x72mm including a crisply struck crown suspension)

loop marked with maker mark of A

ornate oak leaves and acorns pattern on both belt loops

German Cossacks

An Absolutely Mint War Merit Cross With Swords In Its Original Packet Of Issue By Deschler & Sohn Archive While in charge of theThis is an absolutely mint War Merit Cross with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern) in top condition; in zink; on loop for suspension; with mint original ribbon; measuring 48. 08 mm x 47. 95 mm; weighing 25. 7 grams; with its original paper wrapping and packet of issue; inscribed Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern on the front with black ink on the obverse; inscribed Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen 9 on the reverse; both