Item description
Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914-1918, für Frontkämpfer – Honor Cross for the World War 1914-1918 for Front Combatants
Reference: OEK 3803/1
Instituted on 13.7.1934 by the President Paul von Hindenburg, therefore often called also Hindenburg Cross. Version with swords, awarded to front combatants.
Back marked with manufacturer’s mark: R.S.L. for Richard Sieper und Söhne, Lüdenscheid.
Bronzed iron (magnetic), excellent condition, on the old ribbon.