Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold 1845 and signed in black

1845 and signed in black ink by Friedrich August

with a central downward-pointing clip for tunic attachment

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

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

The blade's ricasso is maker marked "WKC" (Weyersberg

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold 1845 and signed in black(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,