An Early War Merit Cross First Class 1939 With Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity Carmichael was classified DR (IC)

Carmichael was classified DR (IC) Class III (Wheel)

only distinction being this distinctive insignia

4th Division 20th 21st &68th Regs 1st Battn Rifles 2 Comps of 46th Regt Lt Division 7th 19th 23rd 33rd 77th & 88th Regts 2 Battn of Rifles

Smeeton was recalled in 1940 for Second World War service

29 mm x 29

An Early War Merit Cross First Class 1939 With Case Of Issue certificate_of_authenticity Carmichael was classified DR (IC)An Early War Merit Cross First Class 1939 with Case of Issue Early fine quality in tombac with swords, unmarked, in original case of issue marked Kerbach & Oesterhelt, Dresden A 1, both extremely fine.