Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive Medals to be awarded for

Medals to be awarded for eminence in natural science

held in place by rings on the underside and visible on the inside of the tunic

and one Three-Ribbon Ribbon Bars

The only award list for the medal was published in June 1939 and contained just 2

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Auction Archive Medals to be awarded for(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A Maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48. 48 mm (h); weighing 22. 9 grams. Accompanied by