Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity measuring 88 mm x 79

measuring 88 mm x 79 mm

The obverse features an acid etched central gilt inscription of “Ehre-Freiheit Vaterland” (“Honour

The preliminary German Cross in Gold certificate is named to Hauptmann (Captain) Timme

near very fine condition with some damage to the cover (front cover with water damage and a tear

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Cased War Merit Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity measuring 88 mm x 79(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Etui). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central mobile swastika inside of an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, with an illegible makers mark visible on the pinback, measuring 48. 11 mm (w) x 47. 84 mm (h), weighing 15. 1 grams, accompanied by its period original case of issue,