Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Deschler & Sohn Hold cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR"

cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR" (bronze) on the edge of the lower arm

many of which were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment

maker marked "SORLINI VARAŽDIN" (Sorlini Mint in Varaždin) on the reverse

crafted in silver gilt (marked “938” for silver content) and extremely well preserved blue

Measuring 40 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, By Deschler & Sohn Hold cornucopia hallmarked and marked "BR"(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 66 mm (w) x 48. 52 mm (h), weighing 17. 6 grams, demonstrating natural silver tarnishing throughout, in mint