Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, With Case United Republic of measuring 245 mm (w) x

measuring 245 mm (w) x 180 mm (h)

most with standard metal backings

Margaret Ellis of Toronto

to civilians who had actively assisted to the preparation of the ceremonies and to a wide range of officials who were present at the festivities

in dark grey thread

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, With Case United Republic of measuring 245 mm (w) x(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback with an illegible Prsidialkanzlei makers code, measuring 48. 45 mm (w) x 48. 24 mm (h), weighing 13. 9 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card