Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction 17 of 1956 and originally

17 of 1956 and originally had five classes

During winter 1917-1918

QEII Observer Cap Badge (in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “49” for Josef Feix & Söhne

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class, By Steinhauer & Lück Auction 17 of 1956 and originally(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked on the pinback with Prsidialkanzlei code 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid, measuring 48. 46 mm (w) x 48. 28 mm (h), weighing 15. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.