Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive The only award list for

The only award list for the medal was published in June 1939 and contained just 2

and one Three-Ribbon Ribbon Bars

They in turn now ask him to send a certified copy of his award certificate first

He was a personal friend of the famous composer Richard Wagner

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive The only award list for(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 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. 48 mm (h); weighing 22. 9 grams. Accompanied by