Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge Newly Listed the locket and central band

the locket and central band with large nickel-plated metal suspension rings for accommodating the hangers on a belt

2) The cockade constructed of silvered metal and black and red enamels

an Acknowledgements and a Glossary

surface wear evident on the obverse of the WM

3 pit caught fire

Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge Newly Listed the locket and central band(Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), executed in a patinated style omitting swords consistent with official awards issued to war bereaved, a unique example in extremely fine condition.