Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Newly Listed and then to its Air

and then to its Air Transport Command (ATC)

the snuff box measuring 79

The Order was established in two divisions

an embroidered manufacturer's label sewn in place at junction on the reverse of the ribbon inscribed "MASONIC MANUFrs ESTd 1801 Spencer & Co 19

the document exhibiting tearing

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Wilhelm Deumer Newly Listed and then to its AirConstructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked with LDO code L 11 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 24 mm (w) x 47. 69 mm (h), weighing 15. 6 grams, with oxidation and loss of finish evident throughout, in overall very fine condition.