Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords Auction Archive (AH Erinnerungsplakette)

(AH Erinnerungsplakette)

above a silvered date of “1914” topped by oak leaves

the six o’clock arm maker marked “Z” for Joseph Zuber

The lower body of the hat is composed of smooth forest green wool with an additional ring of pinkish-red piping on the bottom

Laurent Cap Badge -  Bronze

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords Auction Archive (AH Erinnerungsplakette)(Etui fr Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted black felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in near mint condition.