Original German WWII POW Souvenir Brass War Merit Cross Made by German Prisoner of War - Kriegsverdienstkreuz French & Indian War The idea of blood chit

The idea of blood chit originates from 1793 when French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard demonstrated his hot air balloon in the United States

There is also a ST ETIENNE Crest on the side of the cylinder

and does not look to have been arsenal reconditioned at any point

Aside from having their own emblem

and recreational rebreathers

Original German WWII POW Souvenir Brass War Merit Cross Made by German Prisoner of War - Kriegsverdienstkreuz French & Indian War The idea of blood chitOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous piece of souvenir art made by a German Prisoner of War during World War II. Its made to resemble a German War Merit Cross with crossed swords, but with the curved lines, it more so resembles a German Iron Cross with crossed swords attached. The piece measures 2 x 2. The back of the piece has a tag reading: This was made by A German P. O. W. In Camp ???? Someone unfortunately covered up the name of the