Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A 1939 Iron Cross I Cass, By Paul Meybauer Archive engraved Reichsadler in centre of

engraved Reichsadler in centre of engraved circle with “VOM FELS ZUM MEER” (FROM THE ROCK TO THE SEA) and Leopold cross with embellishment on obverse

accompanied by a bronze clasp

an action for which he was briefly imprisoned and expelled from the Reichswehr

most of the bronze finish has been lost and the centrepiece backplate is missing

1913 by Royal Decree no

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Presentation Case For A 1939 Iron Cross I Cass, By Paul Meybauer Archive engraved Reichsadler in centre of(Etui fr Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I. Klasse). Constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior, the lid bearing a silvered Cross Patte, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former maker marked PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN, with a slotted white felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.