Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive 1917 and was cited in

1917 and was cited in the London Gazette 30507 on February 1

Constructed of a gilded alloy with multi-coloured enamels

consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed and blue enameled arms joined together through the quadrants by stylized sun rays

oxidation spot evident on one fasces insignia

with pleasant and even patina from age and wear

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, with Case, by Steinhauer & Lück Auction Archive 1917 and was cited in(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering pinback meeting a flat wire catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 48. 4 mm (h), weighing 15. 8 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case,