Ten cased War Merit Crosses 1st Class without Swords, of the firm Deschler & Son, cased and in printed cartons of issue Silvered, non-ferrous metal versions with burnished edges, the waisted needles are punched "1". Silver impressed cases with pressure button closures, the maker's mark "Deschler & Sohn München" in the lids. Original orange and cream-coloured cartons of issue printed with "Kriegsverdienstkreuz ". In excellent, unworn condition, some case hinges somewhat rusty. In addition 20 War Merit Crosses 2nd Class without Swords, wrapped in tissue p,

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