cracks are visible to the core where the six and nine o’clock arms meet the centre
in bronze gilt and enamels (extremely fine condition)
the obverse depicting a raised field with a national eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons
dated with an initial entry of February 10
but typical cross by Rothe with hand chiseled outer arms of the cross
Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Award Document To Johannes Sievers, C. 1935 Newly Listed cracks are visible to the(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918). An iron cross paty constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse centre bears the dates 1914 1918 encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, two upwards facing crossed swords lay in the quadrants between the arms, the reverse is plain and marked PLS within a circle border, with loop for suspension on a red, black and white striped ribbon, measuring 37. 53 mm (w) x 43. 59 mm (h),