Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold but likely not made for

but likely not made for this medallion

original ribbons on the BWM and VM

Measuring 140x100mm

silver with an enamelled bronze swastika insignia

stating that he was born in Buffalo

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold but likely not made 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 crossed swords between the arms of the cross and 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. 46 mm (w) x 48.