War Merit Cross 1St Class By Klein & Quenzer Auction 41 mm x 65 mm

41 mm x 65 mm inclusive of its sword and wreath suspension

She knew Florence Nightingale while serving during the First World War

1883 and promoted to Ensign on June 26

originally Böhmer

"You will be sorry to hear that poor old John Reeves was killed instantly

War Merit Cross 1St Class By Klein & Quenzer Auction 41 mm x 65 mmWar Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords, by Klein & Quenzer in silvered feinzink, vertical pinback maker marked "65" (Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein), in very fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "Klein & Quenzer A. G. Idar Oberstein 1" on the inside lid, scuffed exterior, case very fine.