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A War Service Cross 2nd Class in its Rare Fitted Original Presentation Case.
A fine early War issue of exceptional quality in bronze, and in mint as new unissued condition, retaining all original bright factory finish. The ring is maker stamped ‘1’ [Deschler and Sohn, Munchen]. The case, in mint condition, is covered in black paper artificial leather. Inside it is lined on the lower section in white velvet, and recessed to receive the Cross. Above this is another recessed section for a folded length of medal ribbon. There is white artificial silk in the top, extremely fine £200-£240

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of German Second World War Combat Awards.

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Note: War Service Crosses Second Class cased examples like this are rare, and were probably awarded to people of some importance, with only particularly fine quality examples being selected for this type of case.