Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, Recipient-Personalized Example, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of otherwise in very fine condition

otherwise in very fine condition with pleasing old patina

to mark the circumstances of the sinking of the Cunard liner RSMLusitania in May 1915

expressing their best wishes on the campaign and a save return to home

By April 1

both medals are contained within fine quality leatherette original case of issue

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, Recipient-Personalized Example, By Wilhelm Deumer United Republic of otherwise in very fine condition(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 3 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, also bearing hand etched recipient initials of G. W. and a date of