Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, by Friedrich Orth certificate_of_authenticity impressed (8001 PTE

impressed (8001 PTE

measuring 87 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)

(Sturmabteilung Trommelhänger)

(1892-1918 Issue)

For these actions he is revered as the quintessential example of Roman simplicity and patriotism

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, by Friedrich Orth certificate_of_authenticity impressed (8001 PTE(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 15 for Friedrich Orth, Vienna, measuring 48. 63 mm (w) x 48. 38 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine