Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction the barracks language was French

the barracks language was French and the command language was English

a condition that he had experienced chronically since childhood

as his leg required an "Abscess opened & drained

each button marked "EXTRA FEIN" (Extra Fine) on the reverse

Light wear to the leather portions

Germany. A Cased War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction the barracks language was French(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,