Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Auction significant material fatigue is evident

significant material fatigue is evident to the exterior liner and shell

A Heer Enlisted personnel breast eagle

constructed of olive-drab whipcord rayon-blended cloth

His ship had already prevented several cargoes of provisions from reaching the French

(Orden vom Zähringer Löwen Ritterkreuz I

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Auction significant material fatigue is evident(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 fr Kmpfer an Einzelschnalle). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a single mount with a horizontal pinback, 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 Heinrich Kissing, Menden, measuring 37. 22 mm (w) x 42. 02 mm (h),