Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords And Case, By Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity fraying and interruptions evident in

fraying and interruptions evident in the silver bullion on the strap

addressed to American occupation authorities in postwar Germany

stamped in black ink "1901" with light wear and spotting on the bottom

the letters show a certain level of romanticism: “My thoughts are with you

with a horseshoe and letter “R” at the base

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, I Class With Swords And Case, By Klein & Quenzer certificate_of_authenticity fraying and interruptions evident in(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern und Etui). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and banjo style pinback meeting an integral catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 65 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 47. 50 mm (w) x 47. 55 mm (h), weighing 17. 7 grams, accompanied by its period