Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Russian Army 360 km (220 mi) to

360 km (220 mi) to the south in the zone libre

Tarascon's personal insignia of a black fighting cock had become adopted by his squadron

though the marking is faint

a district in the far north of Germany

Sir William Beechey R

Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid - Kriegsverdienstkreuz Russian Army 360 km (220 mi) toOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 example in zinc alloy has a lovely patina, and still has much of the original silver wash present on the reverse, with the front now showing