Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive A third reich period “Mit

A third reich period “Mit der KDF (Kraft Durch Freude/Strength Through Joy) an die Mosel

A terrific First World War collectible

previously cleaned

(Königlicher Hausorden von Hohenzollern)

A cotton armband centering oval metal badge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Archive A third reich period “MitConstructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with LDO code L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 24 mm (w) x 47. 69 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.