A Mint War Merit Cross First Class In Its Original Case Of Issue Buy Now crack at the lower left

crack at the lower left with tape repair evident

with very ornate wreath suspension

The remaining three postcards illustrate various aerial battle scenes over land

76mm in length

A Mint War Merit Cross First Class In Its Original Case Of Issue Buy Now crack at the lower leftA mint and unissued Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (without Swords ohne Schwerter); in fine quality silvered tombac; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 47. 59 mm x 47. 82 mm; weighing 15. 9 grams; accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a black textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; embossed on the outside of the lid with a silver outline