Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Auction Archive the reverse with an crimped

the reverse with an crimped and elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch

He was recipient of both the Efficiency Decoration and the Canadian Forces' Decoration

earning a formidable reputation for effectiveness and aggressiveness before being disbanded in December 1944

surmounted by a shield suspension presenting a volcano on the obverse and the date 15 SETBRE 1821 on the reverse

ZAMORA" on the reverse

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Auction Archive the reverse with an crimped(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,