Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Otto Schickle with Case Japanese Ordnance 5-inch Rifled Muzzle Loader

5-inch Rifled Muzzle Loader

Taylor – Portland

In complete working order with firing pin still present

24th 1894 enlisted June 17th

It also has the correct "vent" on the rear support spine of the helmet

Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Otto Schickle with Case Japanese Ordnance 5-inch Rifled Muzzle LoaderOriginal 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 Otto Schickle of Pforzheim in South Western Germany. This early war example in Tombak shows frosted finish on silver maltese cross. There are sharp details to contours and pebbles to internal cross arms, though there is some flaking and finish loss on the front. Pin back and maker stamped as issued with LDO