Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage came in by glider

came in by glider

using irong fittings and much less ornate designs

The 422d Bombardment Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit

so did the ability for them to carry more and larger explosives

The Sweatband and liner chin strap are missing

Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage came in by gliderOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice cased example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with swords, manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Ldenscheid, a city with a major garment accessories industry. Deumer is one of the more desirable makers, with a distinctive style and long history. This mid war example in zinc alloy has a lovely patina, and still has most of the original silver wash present, with portions now tarnished.