A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen In Its Original Case Hold stamped in black ink with

stamped in black ink with the British Broad Arrow production mark

The cap also features a visor extending outwards from the front of the cap

rare and fine

was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (Commonwealth Gazette 22 September 1921)

A War Merit Cross First Class With Swords By Carl Poellath Schrobenhausen In Its Original Case Hold stamped in black ink withA War Merit Cross First Class with Swords Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter in its original case of issue; in silvered tombac; vertical tapered pin marked 84, with a barrel hinge and a flat wire catch; measuring 48. 53 mm x 47. 77 mm; weighing 22. 2 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper and a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; a War Merit Cross with Swords embossed in