A Mint War Merit Cross First Class In Its Original Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity With original case of issue

With original case of issue with the exterior constructed of a dark blue leatherette

No trouble in it until Nov

with fastening nut on reverse

The other four remain better than very fine

vertical needle style pinback

A Mint War Merit Cross First Class In Its Original Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity With original case of issueA mint and unissued Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (without Swords ohne Schwerter); in fine quality silvered tombac; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 47. 59 mm x 47. 82 mm; weighing 15. 9 grams; accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a black textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; embossed on the outside of the lid with a silver outline