An Early War Merit Cross First Class In Original Case Of Issue Hold privately engraved (T

privately engraved (T

issued circa 1930's

surrounded by the inscription in Latin "FRIDERICVS MAGN

He regained consciousness and remembered being hit

Printed in black ink with personalized calligraphy inscriptions in black ink

An Early War Merit Cross First Class In Original Case Of Issue Hold privately engraved (TAn early production Kriegsverdienst Kreuz mit Schwerter (with Swords); in silvered tombac; unmarked; functional pin on reverse; pleasing patina and appears mostly unworn; measuring 48 mm x 47 mm; in original case of issue; lightly worn; with strong hinges and button catch; measuring 69 mm x 69 mm; overall better than extremely fine condition.