Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Presentation Box to General der Panzertruppe Nikolaus von Vormann Hold when the vessel was attacked

when the vessel was attacked by an enemy plane in the vicinity of Lingayen Gulf

featuring a fleur-de-lis in each quadrant

including a War Merit Cross with Swords and an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

58 mm x 95 mm

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Presentation Box to General der Panzertruppe Nikolaus von Vormann Hold when the vessel was attacked(Prsentationsbox fr einen General der Panzertruppe). A unique commemorative presentation box, constructed of lacquered brown wood, the lid bearing a small bronze Totenkopf situated above a cluster of oak leaves, the front side bearing a gilded bronze plaque overlaid by an engraved logo of 9. Armee, the lid opening with dual functional hinges to reveal a gilded bronze plaque overlaid by an engraved inscription of SEINEM OBERBEFEHLSHABER HERRN GEN. D.