Saxony, Kingdom. A War Merit Cross Auction marked RZM KHM 4/49

marked RZM KHM 4/49

functional exterior metal hinge

5th Class: Two-piece construction

born in May 1883 at Perkale

destined to military personnel that served during the mobilization from April 1939 onwards but were not eligible for the War Commemorative Cross

Saxony, Kingdom. A War Merit Cross Auction marked RZM KHM 4/49(Kriegsverdienstkreuz). Presenting as a bronze Latin cross with a laurel wreath between its arms, the obverse depicting a leftward facing bust of Frederick Augustus III circumscribed by his name and title, the upper and lower arms of the cross depict the Saxon crown as well as the date 1915 respectively, the reverse is inscribed with the crowned royal monogram of Frederick Augustus III, the arms inscribed WELTKRIEG (World War), measuring 36. 39 mm (h)