Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class Without Swords In Its Presentation Case Of Issue Auction Archive the obverse with a circular

the obverse with a circular central white medallion with “FJ” for “Emperor Franz Joseph” within a gold border and the inscription “Viribus Unitis” (Strength Through Unity)

Man requires no further Hospital treatment

measuring 52 mm x 28 mm

light contact and enamels intact on the Grand Cross

trimmed on the edge with repeating clusters of oak leaves

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class Without Swords In Its Presentation Case Of Issue Auction Archive the obverse with a circular(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse plain, with a vertical full banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a rounded catch; unmarked; measuring 48. 66 mm (w) x 48. 54 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case of issue; constructed of heavy