Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Multi Nation Flags often in white

often in white

we are fairly certain that it was used for wine

Some twenty Guards Airborne Brigades were converted into the 11th–16th Guards Rifle Divisions in December 1943

These were worn on the summer uniforms of Heer (Army) officers

Barrel Length: 11 1/4 inches

Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Multi Nation Flags often in whiteOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice lightly patinated example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with swords, manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Ldenscheid, a city with a major garment accessories industry. Deumer is one of the more desirable makers, with a distinctive style and long history. This example in zinc alloy has a lovely patina, and still retains a good amount of the original silver wash on the front, with other