An Early War Merit Cross First Class In Original Case Of Issue Newly Listed 3rd Class Commander - Three-piece

3rd Class Commander - Three-piece construction

to the Press or to any person not authorized to receive it

returning to England to prepare to depart for the Mediterranean

gradated in fifteen parts and marked at the 0

reverse inscribed "LORD CAMDEN 1773"

An Early War Merit Cross First Class In Original Case Of Issue Newly Listed 3rd Class Commander - Three-pieceAn early production Kriegsverdienst Kreuz mit Schwerter (with Swords); in silvered tombac; unmarked; functional pin on reverse; pleasing patina and appears mostly unworn; measuring 48 mm x 47 mm; in original case of issue; lightly worn; with strong hinges and button catch; measuring 69 mm x 69 mm; overall better than extremely fine condition.