A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn In Its Original Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity printed in black ink on

printed in black ink on a salmon-coloured paper stock

London Gazette 9 November 1900: In recogntion of services in China

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touches of black embroidery defining the eagle's wings

Later commands were of the Guards Cavalry Division

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Deschler & Sohn In Its Original Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity printed in black ink onA textbook example of a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter); in silvered tombac; vertical banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a semi rounded wire catch; pinback marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen; measuring 48. 46 mm x 48. 60 mm; weighing 23. 7 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with a