Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case Auction engraved "Wertungssingen Pfingsten 1928 Olewig"

engraved "Wertungssingen Pfingsten 1928 Olewig" on the reverse

dark yellow and ultramarine blue felt

Five recipients have been awarded the medal twice

with rayon cloth backing on the reverse

minor enamel imperfections

Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case Auction engraved "Wertungssingen Pfingsten 1928 Olewig"(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 65 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 17 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.