Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with Box by Karl Gschiermeister Category_Martini-Henry Rifles and control

and control

Original Item: Genuine WWII U

The clasp was die-cast and made of either tombac or later zinc

with overall staining and dirt

The Army's experience during the Civil War left post-war Army leaders with two distinct impressions

Original German WWII Cased War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class in Silver with Box by Karl Gschiermeister Category_Martini-Henry Rifles and controlOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a War Merit Cross KvK 1st Class without Swords in Silver, with both the original case and box! This fine example was manufactured by Karl Gschiermeister of Vienna. This handsome example in tombak alloy shows frosted finish on silver maltese cross. Sharp details to contours and pebbles to internal cross arms. Pin back and maker stamped as issued 50 (Karl Gschiermeister, Wien). Comes in