202 mm x 253 mm each)
The grip and scabbard being the version having simulated leather on the grip and scabbard
Under the most trying conditions he has always completed the task in hand and his work in general is exceptional
The design of the Fourteenth Army badge was submitted anonymously in a competition open to all ranks for the choice of badge
2mm including star suspension)
A War Merit 1St Class Case In Box Of Issue By Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid Auction 202 mm x 253 mmHardshelled, pebbled exterior, slotted medal bed, push release, 67 mm x 68 mm, tape peeling away over the hinged area and lightly scuffed on the exterior, case better than very fine. In its cardboard box of issue, marked in black ink "KRIEGS VERDIENSTKREUZ 1. KLASSE" on the front panel and maker marked "Steinhauer & Lck Ldenscheid" on the side panel, side flap has separated from the body of the box but remains with it, lightly soiled, box fine.