Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive Originally the order had only

Originally the order had only one class and all Russian veterans of the First World War were entitled to receive it

Medals to be awarded for eminence in natural science

They in turn now ask him to send a certified copy of his award certificate first

overlooking the Flensburg Fjord

He was a personal friend of the famous composer Richard Wagner

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive Originally the order had only(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48. 48 mm (h); weighing 22. 9 grams. Accompanied by