"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden In silver gilt consisting of

In silver gilt consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms

1915 in Edmonton

circumscribed by an inscription of “REICHS-MANNSCHAFTS-KÄMPFE IM SCHILAUF 1935/36”

with only minor wear to the exterior finish of the scabbard

(Martin Schnitzpahn operated in Darmstadt 1832-1840)

"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden In silver gilt consisting ofNever before has the War Merit Cross 1. Class and the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross been described in such detail. Years in the making and extensively using the existing archives the two authors Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson have delivered another solid and well researched book. For the first time regulations, award procedures, award numbers and distribution are covered in depth like never before. The main part discusses the manufacturers