An Extremely Mint War Merit Cross/Kriegsverdienstkreuz First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Case certificate_of_authenticity TRANSVAAL (4582 Pte A

TRANSVAAL (4582 Pte A

" (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) on the suspension frame

41 mm x 58 mm

Leutnant Gisbert-Wilhelm Groos is credited with seven victories

thirteen days shy of his 24th birthday

An Extremely Mint War Merit Cross/Kriegsverdienstkreuz First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Case certificate_of_authenticity TRANSVAAL (4582 Pte AAn early production and very fine quality Kriegsverdienstkreuz mit Schwerter (with Swords); in silvered tombac; maker marked 1 (Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen) on reverse; unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina; measuring 48. 30 mm x 48. 16 mm. In original case of issue; exterior in black leatherette with an outline of a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed into the top of the lid; minimal signs of use;