"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden above a handwritten owner’s name

above a handwritten owner’s name and presumed award date of “22

Karl for Medal for Military Valour

including a visor cap wreath and cockade

On October 28

each with the WHWinsignia

"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden above a handwritten owner’s nameNever before has the War Merit Cross 1. Class and the Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross been described in such detail. Years in the making and extensively using the existing archives the two authors Dietrich Maerz and George Stimson have delivered another solid and well researched book. For the first time regulations, award procedures, award numbers and distribution are covered in depth like never before. The main part discusses the manufacturers