Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare German Cross in Silver, with Accessories and Photographs, from the Estate of Generalmajor Ernst Merk Auction New York and at Columbia

New York and at Columbia University in New York City

Cross of Distinction Class 1

The handle consists of two pieces of pebbled black bakelite secured together with dual non-magnetic metal rivets

this insignia continued to be utilized by cavalry and reconnaissance units of the German military even after the period of motorization

black rippled-look exterior

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare German Cross in Silver, with Accessories and Photographs, from the Estate of Generalmajor Ernst Merk Auction New York and at Columbia(Deutsches Kreuz in Silber mit Etui). A superb lot of awards, accessories, and photographs from the estate of Generalmajor Ernst Merk (Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, 15 July 1944), consisting of: 1. A German Cross in Silver, constructed of tombak with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a double overlaid eight pointed starburst, with a central silvered disc bearing a black enameled mobile swastika, situated within a circular silvered