Germany. A Mint War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by “Der Einer und

surrounded by “Der Einer und Führer aller Deutschen” (The Unier and Leader of all Germans)

possibly his age

commanded that medals be struck honouring the regiment's defense in Pennsylvania and be worn by those who took part in the action

the obverse illustrates a winged man )Icarus) in flight

Germany. A Mint War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity surrounded by “Der Einer und(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac; 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; measuring 48. 33 mm (w) x 48. 01 mm (h); weighing 20. 0 grams; in near mint condition.