A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold two clasps

two clasps

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

The knife is 293mm  overall with a 171mm blade

Footnote: George Avery White was born in Portage-la-Prairie

A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold two claspsHeavy 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,