Original German WWII Excellent Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn of Munich - Kriegsverdienstkreuz P-1853 Enfield It was designed to fire

It was designed to fire hydraulically or pneumatically as a wing mounted machine gun but was also adopted as hand-fired mount for use in bombers and reconnaissance aircraft

Although the portepee shows some usage and age

having been covered up when it was repainted

we cannot say with certainty that this belonged to him

During leave back home before his deployment

Original German WWII Excellent Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class by Deschler & Sohn of Munich - Kriegsverdienstkreuz P-1853 Enfield It was designed to fireOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver (without swords), manufactured by Deschler & Sohn of Mnchen (Munich) in Bavaria, Germany. This early war example in silver plated Tombak shows frosted finish on silver Maltese cross, which which is still bright and shiny, with antiquing in the recessed areas. It comes complete with an original leatherette case, and is definitely a quality