Germany, Wehrmacht. A Case For War Merit Cross First Class Hold he was discharged on the

he was discharged on the 17th and rejoined his unit

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

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

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

On completion of shakedown training off the New England coast

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Case For War Merit Cross First Class Hold he was discharged on the(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