Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class, By Friedrich Orth United Republic of French Gold hallmarks on the

French Gold hallmarks on the ring and suspension arch

obverse depicts leftward-facing raised profile of Prince Heinrich of Bavaria

hallmarked and marked "BRONZE" on the edge

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Gassed during a heavy enemy bombardment near Loos on 6 April 1918

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross, First Class, By Friedrich Orth United Republic of French Gold hallmarks on the(Kriegsverdienstkreuz, I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked on pinback with 15 for maker Friedrich Orth, Wien, measuring 49 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.