Saxony, Kingdom. A Merit Cross Case of Issue, by G.A. Scharffenberg

(Verdienstkreuz Etui). Constructed of heavy card stock with a faux green leather exterior, the lid with stamped inscription of “V.K.”, the interior with a padded green satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed beige velvet medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal snap button and a functional magnetic metal hinge, the reverse with dual makers’ marks of “G.A. SCHARFFENBERG, DRESDEN” and “C.E. KUNATH, DRESDEN”, measuring 57 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), moderate material fatigue evident, in overall very fine condition.