Ehrenkreuz für Kriegsteilnehmer – mit Schwerter by G11. This was awarded “To commemorate the imperishable achievements of the German people during the World Wars 1914/1918 I donate an honorary cross for all participants in the war as well as for the widows and parents of fallen, died from the wounding or in captivity or lost war veterans.”. The last one was awarded in 1944. It is constructed out of a die struck iron base that has been bronze plated. The obverse depicts a centrally placed “1914 1918” surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath, that is open at the top and tied together at the bottom, which is in front of a pattée style cross. The reverse is full back and maker marked. The top has an integral bent over loop and ring which holds 6 1/2 inches of original faded black, white and red rayon ribbon. The award measures 1 ½ inches wide and tall.
Rating: | Exc+ |
Item Number: | M-33914 |
Price: | $39.95 USD |
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