Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold Type IV (1914-1916) (bronze

Type IV (1914-1916) (bronze

with off-white and black interior

A Czechoslovakian Artilleryman's Proficiency Badge - Two-piece construction

original ribbon with broach on reverse

1915 and was taken on strength at the Canadian Corps Depot at Shorncliffe on September 10th

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold Type IV (1914-1916) (bronze(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A maltese cross in silvered tombak with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn; measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48.