Germany, Third Reich. A Mint War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, By Deschler certificate_of_authenticity Stahlhelm for short)

Stahlhelm for short)

Naming is officially impressed on the VM

stating the he had previous military service with the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles in South Africa

two prongs on reverse

Germany, Third Reich. A Mint War Merit Cross I Class With Swords, By Deschler certificate_of_authenticity Stahlhelm for short)(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern im Etui). A maltese cross in bronzed 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 on pin for Deschler, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48.