A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue GTRexclude (BeVo style) in silver thread

(BeVo style) in silver thread over black background

Malignant Endocarditis" (endocarditis = bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardium = inner lining of the heart

1941/42 East Medal

on original ribbon & buckle

number 288826

A Knight's Cross Of The War Merit Cross With Swords By Deschler, In Case Of Issue GTRexclude (BeVo style) in silver threadIn frosted silver, maker marked "1" (for Deschler) and "900" (silver) on the edge of the lower arm, 53 mm, on original full length neck ribbon, typical die flaw on "3" of date "1939" and die flaw on reverse six o'clock arm right point, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed, only lightly scuffed exterior, case extremely fine. An excellent example of this very scarce award.