Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn in Original Box - Kriegsverdienstkreuz British Helmets There are some small cracks

There are some small cracks near the lock plate tail

which can be seen in how the fuller does not run off the end of the blade

attacking railroads and airfields

During over eight years in Vietnam

but it cannot be made out at all

Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn in Original Box - Kriegsverdienstkreuz British Helmets There are some small cracksOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver (without swords), manufactured by Deschler & Sohn of Mnchen (Munich) in Bavaria, Germany. This early war example in silver plated Tombak shows frosted finish on silver maltese cross, which has tarnished over the years, giving it a lovely patina. It comes complete with an original leatherette case, as well as the original cardboard box it was