Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo

with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M4/38” for Richard Sieper & Söhne

after his demise Maks Luburic took over the Command in 1942

on a period ribbon

lid sits slightly askew

62mm x 41mm

Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5