Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case Auction engraved "Wertungssingen Pfingsten 1928 Olewig"

engraved "Wertungssingen Pfingsten 1928 Olewig" on the reverse

dark yellow and ultramarine blue felt

he was drafted to the Submarine Depot Ship H

one bar on its original ribbon

before being discharged on July 25th

Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case Auction engraved "Wertungssingen Pfingsten 1928 Olewig"(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 65 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 17 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.