A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Archive Infantry Hauptmanns shoulder boards

Infantry Hauptmanns shoulder boards

Conferred for eminent and meritorious military services by officers of the armed forces including positions of command

on a partial sash)

He was published in the London Gazette

maker marked “M1/101”

A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue Archive Infantry Hauptmanns shoulder boardsIn frosted silver, maker marked "1" (for Deschler) and "900" (silver) on the edge of the lower arm, 53 mm, on original full length neck ribbon, typical die flaw on "3" of date "1939" and die flaw on reverse six o'clock arm right point, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, only lightly scuffed exterior, case extremely fine. An excellent example of this very scarce award.