A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold He took the idea to

He took the idea to the Air Ministry

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

The knife is 293mm  overall with a 171mm blade

designed to be used on a flag pole

two clasps

A Scarce German Cross In Silver By Deschler; Heavy Version With Case Hold He took the idea toHeavy 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,