Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Hold wear evident in the pressed

wear evident in the pressed fabric in the dome

the Wehrmacht stamp swastika has been crossed out

aluminum or cupro-nickel

an exploding shell above

circumscribed “Grosser Feldherr ziehe ein in Walhall” (German - Great Commander

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Hold wear evident in the pressed(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),