A War Merit Cross First Class With Case By Steinhauer & Lück Buy Now He was discharged from active

He was discharged from active service on October 17

suspended from a pinback hanger inscribed "ALABAMA" and maker marked "F

three rows of embroidered blue rank striping

1914 (although the location is not stated) and was discharged on September 24th at Vancouver

contemporary striking

A War Merit Cross First Class With Case By Steinhauer & Lück Buy Now He was discharged from activeIn silvered tombac, marked "4" on the pin (for Steinhauer & Lck, Ldenscheid), excellent quality, in slightly worn condition, with nearly all silver plating present, with nice old patina; in black case of issue (case well worn, but push button working well).