"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden when the absence of smoke

when the absence of smoke would allow us to obtain a view of the scene

In silver gilt consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms

with only minor wear to the exterior finish of the scabbard

then discharged to duty onAugust 10th

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"The War Merit Cross 1. Class and Higher Grades" by Dietrich Maerz & George Stimson visually-hidden when the absence of smokeNever 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