Original German WWII Early War Merit Cross 1st Class KvKI with Swords by Deschler & Sohn - Kriegsverdienstkreuz US Civil War EF is the code for

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Original German WWII Early War Merit Cross 1st Class KvKI with Swords by Deschler & Sohn - Kriegsverdienstkreuz US Civil War EF is the code forOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice early example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with swords, manufactured by Deschler & Sohn of Mnchen (Munich) in Bavaria, Germany. This pre war example in cast solid nickel alloy has a lovely patina, and still has most of the original silver wash present on both sides, showing tarnishing in areas. There are sharp details to contours and pebbles to internal cross arms. The badge