Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "M4/22" (Christian Theodor Dicke) on the clip

lid sits slightly askew

Gustav Schlotterer

with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M4/38” for Richard Sieper & Söhne

measuring 45 mm in width

Germany, Imperial. A Golden Military Merit Cross, Private Purchase Example, c. 1935 Auction marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(Militr Verdienstkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised inscription of KRIEGS VERDIENST (WAR MERIT), situated above laurel branches, the reverse bearing a central medallion overlaid by a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 39. 04 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 11. 5