Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Silver Grade With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive leather covered case of issue

leather covered case of issue

maker marked "ELLIS BROS 1915" on the reverse

a novelty bracelet

in stamped metal

loose centre piece

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, Silver Grade With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive leather covered case of issue(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with a central mobile swastika inside an oak leaf wreath, with crossed swords piercing the centre of the cross, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked 3 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 47. 57 mm (w) x 48. 40 mm (h), weighing 18. 9, in near very fine condition.