An oval medal constructed of zink
the National Order of Merit was created
an original matching set in near extremely fine condition
reverse oval centerpiece shows the monogram MI within a blue enamelled outer circlet decorated with golden laurel wreath
red cabochons portray areas of chipping and discolouring
Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, with Swords and Case, by Wilhelm Deumer Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic An oval medal constructed of(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 62 mm (w) x 47. 98 mm (h),