Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case United Republic of Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on November 26

consisting of 31 card stock pages bearing a variety of illustrations and black-and-white photographs

ball suspension type

with all of its original finish worn off through time

Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case United Republic of Footnote: The medal was instituted(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 65 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 17 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.