A War Merit Cross First Class By Steinhauer & Lück Of Lüdenscheid Auction 5 miles north of Little

5 miles north of Little Kinnakeet Station

commanded regiment at the storming of Peiwar Khotal

while participating in a bombing mission on June 13

measuring 120 mm x 45 mm

off Sardinia and the west coast of Italy

A War Merit Cross First Class By Steinhauer & Lück Of Lüdenscheid Auction 5 miles north of LittleA Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter; in silvered zink; slender vertical banjo style pin with an integrated hinge and an integrated catch; maker marked 4 for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid on the obverse of the pin; measuring 48. 76 mm x 47. 97 mm; in very fine condition but with all of its original silvering worn off. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy cardstock with a textured black faux leather (leatherette)