Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold The blade's obverse ricasso is

The blade's obverse ricasso is maker marked "WLASZLOVITS STOS" with the Bohemian lion above

and Decorations composed solely by Dr

ASSMANN & SÖHNE LÜDENSCHEID" maker mark

with the matching serial number (13904N)

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler Hold The blade's obverse ricasso is(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.