Prussia. A 1914-1918 Issue War Rememberance Cross for Veterans

An example of a fine quality manufacture War Remembrance Cross for Veterans (Kriegserinnerungskreuz für Kämpfer); a Maltese cross in silvered bronze and black, white, and red enamels, with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse depicting a crowned Prussian eagle, surrounded by a ring of black enamels inscribed “Preussens Tapferen Kriegern” in gilded capital letters; the reverse with a central white enameled medallion, dated “1914-1918”, surrounded by a ring of black enamels inscribed “Preussisches Kriegserinnerungskreuz”in gilded capital lettering; the nine o’clock and three o’clock arms inscribed “Weltkrieg” (German - World War) in silvered capital lettering’ on loop for suspension; missing its ribbon; measuring 38.49 mm (w) x 38.32 mm (h); in overall near extremely fine condition.