Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross United Republic of Badge in gilded aluminum

Badge in gilded aluminum

Pinned into the centre of the cap band is a magnetic metal Wehrmacht-style tri-colour cockade within a second pattern oak leaf wreath

1937 and signed in black ink by Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) and adjutant Schmidt

marked “100” on ring

He served for less than two weeks in the 5th Company of Signals Detachment 7 in Munich where he tried to become a radio operator

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross United Republic of Badge in gilded aluminum(Ehrenkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised Saxon coat of arms, the twelve oclock arm bearing a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram, the six oclock arm bearing a date of 1914, unmarked, measuring 41. 84 mm (w) x 45. 84 mm (h), weighing 18. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.