Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Case Auction Archive Footnote: This cross is attributable

Footnote: This cross is attributable to Karl Sattler

small imperfections

with the inscription "BRASS USED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS TANKARD WAS SALVAGED FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS OF WORLD WAR II" placed within an ornate frame and placed in the South Pacific region

is the unit responsible for the training of the bulk of the Finnish Reserve Officers

It may either be awarded as an individual or unit award

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Case Auction Archive Footnote: This cross is attributable(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in silvered feinzink; 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 slender banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 48. 3 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h); with the majority of its original silver finish intact;