this example is shown on page 163 of Angolia's publication
with black rayon backing
Due to the long duration of the war and the conditional personnel situation
an honour which permitted his name to be entered in a souvenir book of permanent record at Dominion headquarters of the Boy Scout Association
he was recalled to the regiment as they were being prepared to proceed overseas for Second World War service
Germany, Wehrmacht. An War Merit Cross, I Class, Case Newly Listed this example is shown on(Etui). An original case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, with the outline of a War Merit Cross I Class embossed on the exterior of the lid, lined interior lid with a recessed medal bed, functional spring catch with stud release, intact interior fabric hinge cover, functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 65 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 17 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition.