Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, by Deschler & Sohn Archive (1863 issue)

(1863 issue)

and eight People's Republic medals:

measuring 93

This kingdom was annexed by the Republic of Venice in the late fifteenth century

with approximately 90% of its original silver wash remaining

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, by Deschler & Sohn Archive (1863 issue)(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a crimped hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Deschler & Sohn, Munich, measuring 48. 11 mm (w) x 47. 84 mm (h), weighing 16. 7 grams, retaining an original wax paper liner,