Germany, Wehrmacht. A Case For War Merit Cross First Class Hold Footnote: The cross was awarded

Footnote: The cross was awarded for meritorious service during the 1st Balkan War (Greece

On completion of shakedown training off the New England coast

was discharged to duty and arrived Class "A" at Canadian Base Depot on June 30

maker marked (RZM M1/101) with section having been filed for unknown purpose

He then spent some time in captivity before being released and returning to his family

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Case For War Merit Cross First Class Hold Footnote: The cross was awarded(Etui fr ein Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse). Constructed of heavy cardstock with a textured faux black leather exterior liner, lid features indented outline of War Merit Cross (without swords), rayon blended interior fabric hinge material is intact, interior featuring slotted medal bed to accommodate vertical pinback of War Merit Cross, features functional metal spring mechanism for opening and closing case, as well as functional metal hinge allowing