A War Merit Cross First Class By Steinhauer & Lück Of Lüdenscheid Archive of excellent quality manufacture (unmarked

of excellent quality manufacture (unmarked

Orange Free State (Major J

Mothers cross Bronze grade

Proven tactician and very effective in critical and difficult situations

excellent quality translucent enamels

A War Merit Cross First Class By Steinhauer & Lück Of Lüdenscheid Archive of excellent quality manufacture (unmarkedA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter; in silvered zink; slender vertical banjo style pin with an integrated hinge and an integrated catch; maker marked 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid on the obverse of the pin; measuring 48. 76 mm x 47. 97 mm; in very fine condition but with all of its original silvering worn off. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock with a textured black faux leather (leatherette)