Germany. A Mint War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity was part of the vanguard

was part of the vanguard of troops that went overseas and among the first to enter into battle

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

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

7 mm (w) x 89 mm (h)

possibly his age

Germany. A Mint War Merit Cross First Class With Swords, By Wilhelm Deumer Of Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity was part of the vanguard(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.