Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, Case, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of his original signature "Hans Sandrock"

his original signature "Hans Sandrock" in black ink added on the second page

was flying "The Hump" from India into China

The front of the cap features a machine embroidered Luftwaffe eagle patch in grey cotton threads

a symptom of many diseases and disorders)

The interior is lined with black cotton fabric

Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords, Case, By Deschler & Sohn United Republic of his original signature "Hans Sandrock"(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class with Swords embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, maker marked on interior lid with Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 68