Cased War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords

[DavidM]

Hello

I have just got this cased KVK 1st class with swords, maker marked 1. Although my scans and photos don't really show it, the cross appears to be an earlier plated version. The case is without hinge or catch, the outer covering and the inner lining acting as the hinge.

I have never seen a KVK marked 1 for Deschler & Sohn before. I would be grateful for any comments and opinions as to the originality of the cross and case. I have examined them and am satisfied that they appear good - but the experts opinions on this forum will be welcomed.

Many thanks.

Regards
David

PS. The first attempt at posting this didn't show any text or pictures hence this re-post.

[DavidM]

Front of KVK

Re posting as photo hasn't appeared

[DavidM]

Front of KVK. Sorry that my scans aren't the best.

[DavidM]

KVK rear

[DavidM]

Close up of maker mark

[George Stimson]

The cross

It has enough matching characteristics to my "L/10" that I'd say it's good.

[DavidM]

Top of case (I'll also post the case pictures in the cases forum)

[DavidM]

Underside of case

[DavidM]

Interior of case with base removed

[DavidM]

Underneath of inside base part. The markings pressed into the card are
621. KB

[George Stimson]

The case looks fine too!

[DavidM]

Hello George

Thanks for the fast reply and comment.

Regards
David

[Scott C.]

Here's an oblique shot of the reverse of my cross...

Scott

[Scott C.]

And mine came in a hinged, Deschler & Sohn-marked case, which matches up with yours .

Scott

[DavidM]

Hello Scott

Many thanks for the response and pictures. If I look at my cross at the same angle as yours is in the photo it looks exactly the same; and the cases do as well.

Thanks.

Regards
David