Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold Silver medal (15mm)

Silver medal (15mm)

the twelve o’clock arm stamped by a goldsmith mark of “ИЛ”

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 415 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

the items in a variety of sizes

and served in the campaign on the North West Frontier of India in 1897 with the Mohmand Field Force with the 1st Somerset Light Infantry

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold Silver medal (15mm)(Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 mit Etui). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 37. 93 mm (w) x 41. 97 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, accompanied by a privately purchased luxury case,