Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Hold full neck ribbon

full neck ribbon

from September 23 to November 30

including a 1934 Tag der Arbeit (Day of Labour) badge

Footnote: approximately 600 Golden Party Badges with date were issued

the badge maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Hold full neck ribbon(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on pinback with 1 for maker Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 49 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.