Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Hold An Extensive First War Military

An Extensive First War Military Medal Group to an OPP Officer - Military Medal

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Footnote: The Military Order of Aviz was established around 1175 by King Afonso Henriques

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Although the dagger shows wear overall and the blade shows some signs of pitting and minor scratching

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Hold An Extensive First War MilitaryA 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