Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive the end of the strap

the end of the strap with a locking tab

inscribed “Gausieger” on the top and dated “1938” on the bottom

oxidation spots evident on the obverse

" Beginning in June 1961

silver and enamelled insignia

Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, Case, By Deschler & Sohn Archive the end of the strap(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class with Swords embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, maker marked on interior lid with Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 68