Germany. A Widow’s Honour Cross In Its Original Presentation Case Auction Archive light blue and black embroidery

light blue and black embroidery with an overlaying map of Africa outlined in white at the far left

long 55 mm knurled pin

but was recalled shortly after the outbreak of the First World War in 1914

A Oberursel-Taunus Nationales Wehrsport-Schiessen badge

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Germany. A Widow’s Honour Cross In Its Original Presentation Case Auction Archive light blue and black embroidery(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges fr Eltern). A cross pattee constructed of blackened metal (magnetic); on a loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37. 15 mm (w) x 37. 15 mm (h); weighing 12. 0 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed cardstock with a red lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the interior of the lid lined with white satin, embossed in black ink Treue um Treue