A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Its Original Case Of Issue Auction SHEFFIELD" on one side of

SHEFFIELD" on one side of the ricasso

quality stitching and workmanship

small spots of rust

8cm x 7cm approximately

side and end panel missing on the lid

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords In Its Original Case Of Issue Auction SHEFFIELD" on one side ofA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwertern; in silvered tombac; vertical rectangular pin with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 48. 37 mm x 48. 23 mm; weighing 23. 5 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; outline of a War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords embossed in silver on the outside lid; lined inside lid with a recessed