Cased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross w/o Swords Iron Crosses There are two rows of

There are two rows of six brass buttons

The lining is a green ribbed rayon

this is enhanced by a large floral pattern and has a smaller floral pattern running along its inside edge

The Iron Cross 1st Class document is a more ornate version than general issue and was awarded posthumously on 1 September 1944

there are some dark spots throughout

Cased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross w/o Swords Iron Crosses There are two rows ofCased Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross w o Swords Just wait until you see this museum quality example! This is absolutely stunning. This award is made out of 900 silver with additional silver frosting and burnished highlights added to enhance its appearance. This cross retains the majority of its original silver finish. This is a textbook example of a Deschler medal. The bottom of the cross is marked with the makers PKZ number. You can see a