A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue GTRexclude Ante Pawelic for exceptional service

Ante Pawelic for exceptional service to the state of Croatia

onboard the Georg Thiele

even derided

- Weldon Railroad

A Mint War Merit Cross First Class By Deschler & Sohn In Its Case Of Issue GTRexclude Ante Pawelic for exceptional serviceA mint Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse (without swords ohne Schwerter); in fine silvered tombac with fine detailed pebbles on the arms of the maltese cross; vertical banjo style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a slightly rounded wire catch; measuring 48. 13 mm x 48. 67 mm; weighing 17. 4 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; with the lid lined on the interior (maker