Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 415 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

the twelve o’clock arm stamped by a goldsmith mark of “ИЛ”

Silver medal (15mm)

he had it professionally done

this time from the 16th Battalion to the Canadian Veterans Hospital at LeHavre

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold This particular buckle is illustrated(Das 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 centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 37. 93 mm (w) x 41. 97 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, accompanied by a privately purchased luxury case,