Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold the VM is a replacement

the VM is a replacement

the two pieces fastened together via three bolts and nuts

With previous military experience in the 52nd Regiment

He returned to the United States in November 1934 and was assigned to Civilian Concentration Corps duty at March Field

serving with the "Troop Office"

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, Cased, By Deschler & Sohn Hold the VM is a replacement(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. 45 mm (w) x 48.