Ireland. An Early First War Ulster Volunteer Cap Badge visually-hidden This is a fine case

This is a fine case for a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

exhibiting mothing and patches of wear throughout

Sporadic soiling consistent with wartime use is evident

one strap demonstrating some reverse mothing and both showing evidence of the removal of matching devices

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Ireland. An Early First War Ulster Volunteer Cap Badge visually-hidden This is a fine caseIn die cast bronze, featuring a raised rim and central hand, the reverse offers two intact lugs, marked SHARMIN D. NIELL LTD BELFAST, measures 28. 1 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: Worn by soldiers of the 36th Ulster Division until regimental patterns became available.