Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of The pommel and crossguard are

The pommel and crossguard are in exceptional condition

A maltese cross in silvered zink

consisting of 1) Merit Cross For War Aid

3 mm x 31 mm

with one even being board-mounted

Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of The pommel and crossguard are(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern mit Etui). A maltese cross in silvered zink; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 46. 63 mm (w) x 46. 74 mm (h); weighing 19. 1 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue,