Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords GTRexclude The top and bottom edges

The top and bottom edges of the cap band are trimmed with golden-yellow wool piping

2) Aerial photograph of Freilichtbühne/Mai-Feld/Schwimm Stadium

pad on the base inside curling slightly

61mm in width

A very well worn cross in bronze

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A War Merit Cross I Class With Swords GTRexclude The top and bottom edges(Etui fr Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern). Constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silvered depiction of the award, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted black felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in near mint condition.