War merit cross with swords first class + case – Kerbach & Oesterhelt, Dresden

War merit cross with swords first class + case – Kerbach & Oesterhelt, Dresden. Early tombac Kvk1 with PkZ 62 mark under the pin for K&B. Remains in worn and heavily patinated condition. Comes with match Kerbach marked case in salty condition. Has held construction integrity but shows lose of the black paper on some spots and has staining on the inside.