Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Steinhauer & Lück - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Antique Gun Parts indicating production in 1882

indicating production in 1882

beat up and has a very salty look to it

after outfitting and commissioning at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

The cap is lined with deep golden-yellow silk and shows a full-celluloid diamond bearing the Erel trademark logo

This is a World War One bring back helmet which is painted on the front:To- E

Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Steinhauer & Lück - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Antique Gun Parts indicating production in 1882Original Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice cased example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with swords, manufactured by Steinhauer & Lck of Ldenscheid, a city with a major garment accessories industry. This early war example in zinc alloy has a lovely patina, though it has lost almost all of the original silver wash, which is common. There are sharp details to contours and pebbles to internal cross arms. The badge features an