Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn in Original Box - Kriegsverdienstkreuz British Helmets but it does fit

but it does fit

Lieutenant Henke

The number of bands around the cap would indicate the rank

which can be seen in how the fuller does not run off the end of the blade

Also included is a complete traverse and elevation system (T&E)

Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn in Original Box - Kriegsverdienstkreuz British Helmets but it does fitOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver (without swords), manufactured by Deschler & Sohn of Mnchen (Munich) in Bavaria, Germany. This early war example in silver plated Tombak shows frosted finish on silver maltese cross, which has tarnished over the years, giving it a lovely patina. It comes complete with an original leatherette case, as well as the original cardboard box it was