Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class with Swords, by Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude the reverse bears a circular

the reverse bears a circular medallion with the cipher “WR” for King WIlhelm I within a deep blue enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters “Den 18 October 1861”

the centre of the shield displays two slots for attachment of silvered regimental numbers

84 mm (h - inclusive of crown)

originally compiled on February 12

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class with Swords, by Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude the reverse bears a circular(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback maker marked with LDO code L 10 for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 60 mm (w) x 48. 50 mm (h), weighing 23. 7 grams, in