A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold Vahkal served in the SS-Grenadier

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

A textbook example of this scarce maker

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

black cloth backer

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

A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold Vahkal served in the SS-GrenadierHeavy 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,