German WW1 Combatants Honor Cross Medal and Ribbon with Crossed Sword

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This offering is for the pictured vintage German WW1 Combatants Honor Cross . In nice looking condition it includes the ribbon. The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 To commemorate the distinguished deeds of the German people during WWI, the Reichspräsident , Generalfeldmarschall Paul von Hindenberg , established through the order of 13 July 1934, the "Honour Cross for Participants in the World War 1914/1914" and for the Next-Of-Kin. This was Germany's first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who participated in World War One . It was also the first decoration created by the Third Reich . The Honour Cross was awarded in three forms: Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer - for combatants Ehrenkreuz für Kriegsteilnehmer – for non-combatants Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene – for the next of kin (widows and parents), of those who died in battle or as a result of wounds received in battle or having died in captivity or missing in action. The Honour Cross awarded to combatants shows a laurel wreath circling the centre medallion with the years 1914 1918. Crossed swords are between the arms. Honour Cross for Non-Combatants has no swords and has a wreath of oakleaves. Both crosses are bronze. The Honour Cross for Next-of-Kin (which is commonly known as the Widows Cross), is black. The Honour Cross is worn suspended from a ribbon with black edges, two white stripes and a centre red stripe. The ribbon for the Honour Cross for Next-of-Kin is reversed, having a white edge, with two black stripes and a centre red stripe. These were frequently worn with the ribbon fashioned into a bow, with a pin on the back, that the mother or widow attached to her clothing. The application for this award had a time limit, which expired by the end of 1942. Each award came with an Urkunde , or certificate, which indicated what form the award was. The certificates for next-of-kin came in two types, for widows it was titled Ehrenkreuz für Witwen , and for parents, Ehrenkreuz für Eltern . These were dated and signed, usually by the local police chief or mayor Makes a fine display for the US military collector. Shipping: USA $5.95 International $12. Italy $24. Terms: You will find Liberty Tree Collectors to be helpful and friendly to deal with. Please consider our terms that are aimed to make this a fast and easy transaction. We have many repeat customers and glowing feedback about our sales practices. Best regards LTC Payments are due within 10 days on auction end, inquire for options. We combine shipping on several auctions for any savings possible. Please wait for our invoice before paying. We offer a flat rate shipping for the continental USA, occasionaly more to Alaska and Hawaii. International shipping generaly twice our domestic rate and less to Canada. Quotes on request. Auction feedback from us will be left for all our buyers. We spend most of our time finding products, listing and quickly shipping. Feedback will come but expect some delay. Thanks LTC International bidders are welcome. We are experienced international shippers, you package will be mailed by USPS not registered and no tracking unless of high value. Yur package will be shipped immediatly after payment and be in your country in just a few days. Any delays take place in the destination countries Customs/Postal office so please allow ample time for shipping. Once shipped these is nothing more we can tell you. That being said we have nearly a 100% success rate. Italy : Shipping to Italy must be by Priority mail $$. read more

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