Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold the VM is a replacement

the VM is a replacement

minor enamel contact

With previous military experience in the 52nd Regiment

serving with the "Troop Office"

the two pieces fastened together via three bolts and nuts

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold the VM is a replacement(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 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 with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48.