Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 Auction minor material fatigue is evident

minor material fatigue is evident to the exterior of the case but the cross is in a near mint condition

surrounded by gilt inscription with institution date

this Order was awarded in a single grade (as presented here)

the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Godess

with silvered oakleaf on top

Germany, Imperial. A Heer Tornister, by J.M. Eckart, c. 1917 Auction minor material fatigue is evident(Heer Tornister). A well preserved First World War Heer Tornister (haversack), constructed of a rigid wooden frame with an exterior liner and outer flap constructed of a weather hardened olive drab canvas. It retains a rabbit fur reverse exterior liner (a substitution for earlier cowhide examples reflecting late war material scarcity), with intact brown leather shoulder straps culminating in aluminum clips and D rings. The interior features multiple