Original German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class KvKI with Swords by Kerbach & Oesterhelt in Matching Case, Kriegsverdienstkreuz Mortars The cutlass features a French

The cutlass features a French style 1822 steel three branch guard surrounding a ray skin covered and brass wire bound grip

and on the underside of the barrel

Classic French bayonet made in 1867

The back of the canteen is clearly marked:

with only about 2

Original German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class KvKI with Swords by Kerbach & Oesterhelt in Matching Case, Kriegsverdienstkreuz Mortars The cutlass features a FrenchOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords, or Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern, manufactured by Kerbach & Oesterhelt of Dresden and complete with its matching maker marked presentation case. This mid war zinc example retains substantial original silver wash, an intact pinback, sharp cast detail, and a case marked to the same manufacturer, making it a particularly appealing