Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn Archive The painting was donated by

The painting was donated by Adelbert Anson

Official replacement medal

this time to 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron on January 14

pin marked G

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn Archive The painting was donated by(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerten). Presenting as a Maltese cross in silvered tombak, the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves with a raised mobile swastika in the center, the reverse plain with a vertical pinback displaying the number 1, measuring 46 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy cardstock with textured faux