War Merit Cross First Class without swords

Early production War Merit Cross First Class without swords, die-struck in tombac and silver plated. Machined block hinge with flat wire retaining hook with a maker's mark in incuse relief numerals to the pin. In this case the code ' 50 ' for Karl Gschiermeister of Vienna. In good, clean condition with polished highlights and a light patina overall.

Code: 7484