An Extremely Mint War Merit Cross/Kriegsverdienstkreuz First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Case Newly Listed Calnek was awarded the Military

Calnek was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field

where he joined friends and family at his house at 99 St

Schwerin Berlin"

named in black ink to a Corporal

on a trapezoid suspension with original ribbon and pinback

An Extremely Mint War Merit Cross/Kriegsverdienstkreuz First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Case Newly Listed Calnek was awarded the MilitaryAn early production and very fine quality Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwerter (with Swords); in silvered tombac; maker marked 1 (Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen) on reverse; unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina; measuring 48. 30 mm x 48. 16 mm. In original case of issue; exterior in black leatherette with an outline of a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed into the top of the lid; minimal signs of use;