Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, by Friedrich Orth GTRexclude the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid embossed “Flugzeugführerabz” in golden lettering

Lieutenant Heeney embarked for overseas service from Montreal

with some loss of finish revealing the bronze core underneath

the case painted gray with dividers and swivel securing tabs on the interior

insignia illustrating a scripted "L" interlaced with a capital "U" within a wreath on the centerpiece

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class, by Friedrich Orth GTRexclude the exterior of the lid(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback maker marked with Prsidialkanzlei code 15 for Friedrich Orth, Vienna, measuring 48. 63 mm (w) x 48. 38 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish, in near extremely fine