Hindenburg Cross with Swords by W.D.L.

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Here we have The Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords. The cross was awarded to all front-line veterans who participants of WWI. It is constructed out of a die struck steel base that has been bronze washed. The obverse depicts "1914 1918" surrounded by a laurel leaf and berry wreath, which is tied together at the bottom, which is in front of a pattée style cross, and above two crossed broad swords. The full back reverse reads "W.D.L." (likely Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid). The top has an integral bent over loop and ring which holds approximately 4 inches of the black, white and red rayon ribbon. Overall, it's a great inexpensive item to add to your collection!