Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic marked “800” and half-moon on

marked “800” and half-moon on reverse

in addition to reports of active military

original white bow-tied ribbon with pinback hanger

the reverse with horizontal pinback

constructed of a gilded bronze shaft with etched designs distributed around the exterior

Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic marked “800” and half-moon on(Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), executed in a patinated style omitting swords consistent with official awards issued to war bereaved, a unique example in extremely fine condition.