Original German WWII Excellent Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn of Munich - Kriegsverdienstkreuz P-1853 Enfield The wings have lovely detailing

The wings have lovely detailing and the markings on the reverse are clear

we cannot say with certainty that this belonged to him

and we believe that indicates it was sent to the 71st Regiment

During WWII the Germans had high explosive bombs which possessed great destructive power

During leave back home before his deployment

Original German WWII Excellent Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn of Munich - Kriegsverdienstkreuz P-1853 Enfield The wings have lovely detailingOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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 which is still bright and shiny, with antiquing in the recessed areas. It comes complete with an original leatherette case, and is definitely a quality