Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid - Kriegsverdienstkreuz MG 42 Ammo Storage It also took longer to

It also took longer to prime the grenade than an allied counterpart

Looks like it was stored in a barn for many hears

A lovely Example ready for further research and display

and there is a small size tag with 44 embroidered on in red thread

The sweatband is supple leather and still has the original markings

Original German WWII War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid - Kriegsverdienstkreuz MG 42 Ammo Storage It also took longer 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