Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class Without Swords In Its Presentation Case Of Issue Auction Archive the obverse with a circular

the obverse with a circular central white medallion with “FJ” for “Emperor Franz Joseph” within a gold border and the inscription “Viribus Unitis” (Strength Through Unity)

inside lined with grey felt

trimmed on the edge with repeating clusters of oak leaves

Margaret Frederick of Trenton

Marked "Sterling"

Germany. A War Merit Cross First Class Without Swords In Its Presentation Case Of Issue Auction Archive the obverse with a circular(Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse ohne Schwerter). A Maltese cross in silvered tombac; the obverse pebbled, with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse plain, with a vertical full banjo style pinback, with a barrel hinge, and a rounded catch; unmarked; measuring 48. 66 mm (w) x 48. 54 mm (h); weighing 17. 4 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case of issue; constructed of heavy