An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Archive magnetic metal AH badge

magnetic metal AH badge

had eight companies

along with two Unidentified Patches

an office he retained to the end of his life

An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Archive magnetic metal AH badge(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,