Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare German Cross in Silver, with Accessories and Photographs, from the Estate of Generalmajor Ernst Merk Auction black rippled-look exterior

black rippled-look exterior

The handle consists of two pieces of pebbled black bakelite secured together with dual non-magnetic metal rivets

Cross of Distinction Class 1

obverse engraved "Mérite" in running script within an engraved ornate octagonal frame composed of ribbons and tassels

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare German Cross in Silver, with Accessories and Photographs, from the Estate of Generalmajor Ernst Merk Auction black rippled-look exterior(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber mit Etui). A superb lot of awards, accessories, and photographs from the estate of Generalmajor Ernst Merk (Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, 15 July 1944), consisting of: 1. A German Cross in Silver, constructed of tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed starburst, with a central silvered disc bearing a black enameled mobile swastika, situated within a circular silvered