Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Case Hold with material fatigue and soiling

with material fatigue and soiling evident to both the wool and wire features

navy blue and violet inks

seconded in Autumn 1915 by No

/ DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE / 26 MAY 1944)

the obverse with a raised leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Nikolaus Friedrich Peter

Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Case Hold with material fatigue and soiling(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918, mit Etui). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centre, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse marked with an unidentified makers logo, measuring 37. 57 mm (w) x 42. 44 mm (h), weighing 13. 4 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a