A Military Merit Order - 2nd Class with Swords, in its case Neck cross in gold from Jacob Leser's workshop in Straubing, mark of fineness "750" in the eyelet. These orders crosses from the first years of the World War rank justifiably among the most beautiful decorations of the order. The use of bicoloured gold and Leser's most accomplished enamelling technique imparts an unmatched charisma to these pieces. The suspension ring is replaced with a smaller eyelet. The award case is in the typical blue World War issue with outward foldable inlay and , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available


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