Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of The pommel and crossguard are

The pommel and crossguard are in exceptional condition

with five pointed star shaped appliqué in solid 22k GOLD and enamels

3 mm x 31 mm

United States of America

with the signature of "B

Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of The pommel and crossguard are(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern mit Etui). A maltese cross in silvered zink; 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 plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 46. 74 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue,