An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Archive and “1914” raised on the

and “1914” raised on the lower arm

had eight companies

RAF (dated August 4

hand made ribbon loop on top of the Cross with full length of original neck ribbon

Footnote: The General Assault badge and matching stick pins were designed for presentation to combat engineers

An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Archive and “1914” raised on the(Ehrenkreuz des 1. Weltkrieges Hinterbliebenenkreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon mounted to a trapezoidal bar with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38. 22 mm (w) x 42. 18 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish to high contact points,