Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed lightly soiled from period use

lightly soiled from period use

He was killed instantly while at an observation post

number impressed "79" on the reverse

The life of Andrey Bulla also ended tragically

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, By Deschler & Sohn Newly Listed lightly soiled from period use(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac, 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 pinback, pin marked with number 1 for Deschler & Sohn, measuring 48. 25 mm (w) x 48. 44 mm (h), weighing 23. 7 grams, and in better than very fine condition.