A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold reverse with circular graphic above

reverse with circular graphic above the inscription "EERSTE RADIO-TELEFOON VERBINDING 11 MAART 1927 EINDHOVEN-BANDOENG OPENING PUBLIEKE DIENST KOOTWIJK-BANDEOENG 8 JANUARI 1929"

A textbook example of this scarce maker

The machine-gunner had abandoned his weapon and left the farm by the back door

It was then when British and American soldiers called him “The Most Dangerous Man in Europe”

Vahkal served in the SS-Grenadier Ausbildungs- und Ersatz-Bataillon 33 (SS grenadier drill and reserve battalion 33)

A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold reverse with circular graphic aboveHeavy version, four rivets, in silvered tombac and enamels, partially patinated, it weighs 70. 2 grams, measuring 63. 13mm x 63. 04mm, unmarked, but a textbook example by maker Deschler & Sohn, no damages to enamels, a slightly worn example, in extremely fine condition. Carefully protected by items original case of issue, with a strong push button catch, a recently repaired hinge, and importantly, with strong traces of silvering remaining on band,