his citation reading "For conspicuous gallantry
with the doctor concluding that the "Disability (was) due to service
nice high quality example
LORIOLI & CASTELLI MILANO VIA BRONZETTI 25" on the reverse
repair evident on the blue enamelled centrepiece ring on one side and minor chipping on the centrepiece ring on the other side
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, By Deschler Newly Listed his citation reading "For conspicuous(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern, mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central wreathed mobile swastika, with crossed swords piercing the centre, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback maker marked with code 1 for Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 48. 63 mm (w) x 48. 33 mm (h), weighing 22. 6 grams,