Germany, Third Reich. A Mint Lot of Honour Crosses of the World War 1914/1918, All Grades

(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918 für Frontkämpfer, Kriegsteilnehmer, und für die hinterbliebenen Witwen und Eltern gefallener Kriegsteilnehmer). A mixed lot of Honour Crosses of the World War 1914/1918, including:

1. One for combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 37.56 mm (w) x 42.76 mm (h), in mint condition.

2. One for non-combatants, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, unmarked, measuring 36.96 mm (w) x 41.20 mm (h), in mint condition.

2. One for war bereaved, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing wreathed dates “1914-1918”, the reverse maker marked with the logo of an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 38.49 mm (w) x 42.73 mm (h), in mint condition.