Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For Non-Combatants, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude 5 mm (w) x 116

5 mm (w) x 116 mm (h) inclusive of bow-tied ribbon and shield suspension

with swords attached to the top arm of the cross

but the First World War interrupted his growing career in the arts

with merchant’s/tailor’s label attached to reverse of the bar

only slight enamel loss evident on arms

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For Non-Combatants, By Deschler & Sohn GTRexclude 5 mm (w) x 116(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918 mit Etui). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with central dates 1914 1918, within an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with a makers mark of D. S. M. for Deschler & Sohn, Mnchen, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux red