Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Case, by Otto Schickle visually-hidden oxidation spots on the Star

oxidation spots on the Star

the obverse bearing a dark blue machine-embroidered triangle

and enamel cracking present on the Army Guards badges

featuring a quality manufacture wool olive green tunic

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Case, by Otto Schickle visually-hidden oxidation spots on the Star(Ehrenkreuz des 1. Weltkrieges Frontkmpferkreuz mit Etui). Constructed of bronzed magnetic iron, 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 theLDO code L 15 for Otto Schickle, Pforzheim, measuring 38. 00 mm (w) x 42. 34 mm (h), weighing 15. 5 grams, accompanied by its original