Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge Newly Listed with gold-coloured gilt wings

with gold-coloured gilt wings

chipping evident in the white enamels on the Virgin Mary's robe on the obverse centrepiece and on the right and bottom arms on both the obverse and reverse

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

3 pit caught fire

Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge Newly Listed with gold-coloured gilt wings(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.