Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Russian Air Force though the finish is worn

though the finish is worn as shown

only the 365th Infantry Regiment of the original force remained with the division

and in capable hands fired six to ten rounds per minute

The central Escutcheon shows the marshaled arms of the Habsburg

Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Russian Air Force though the finish is wornOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice cased example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with swords, manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Ldenscheid, a city with a major garment accessories industry. Deumer is one of the more desirable makers, with a distinctive style and long history. This early war example in zinc alloy has a lovely patina, and still has most of the original silver wash present, with portions now tarnished.