Saxony, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Case Of Issue, By G.a. Scharffenberg Hold 161st Indiana Volunteer Infantry

161st Indiana Volunteer Infantry

one from a General

the other on the right breast lined in gray cotton

with enamel flaking apparent to centre blue reverse

A 1915 Saxon War Merit Cross - Silvered bronze

Saxony, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Case Of Issue, By G.a. Scharffenberg Hold 161st Indiana Volunteer Infantry(Verdienstkreuz Etui). Constructed of heavy card stock with a faux green leather exterior, the lid with stamped inscription of V. K., the interior with a padded green satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed beige velvet medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal snap button and a functional magnetic metal hinge, the reverse with dual makers marks of G. A. SCHARFFENBERG, DRESDEN and C. E. KUNATH, DRESDEN, measuring 57 mm (w) x