An Extremely Mint War Merit Cross/Kriegsverdienstkreuz First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Case certificate_of_authenticity " (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on the

" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on the suspension frame

thirteen days shy of his 24th birthday

She was struck without warning and sank in a matter of twenty minutes

West Wall Medal -  Zinc with a bronze-coloured gilt

Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Science and Technical Progress (1960-1961)

An Extremely Mint War Merit Cross/Kriegsverdienstkreuz First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Case certificate_of_authenticity " (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on theAn early production and very fine quality Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwerter (with Swords); in silvered tombac; maker marked 1 (Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen) on reverse; unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina; measuring 48. 30 mm x 48. 16 mm. In original case of issue; exterior in black leatherette with an outline of a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed into the top of the lid; minimal signs of use;