Germany, Third Reich. A Lot of Honour Crosses of the World War 1914/1918 for Widows
(Ehrenkreuze des Weltkrieges für die hinterbliebenen Witwen und Eltern gefallener Kriegsteilnehmer). A Group of Honour Crosses of the World War 1914/1918 for Widows and Parents, including a cross, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with central dates “1914-1918” inside of an oak leaf wreath, the reverse marked “O.10”, measuring 38.48 mm (w) x 43.15 mm (h), weighing 12.5 grams, in near extremely fine condition; a second cross, of identical construction and composition, the reverse maker marked “V.V.”, measuring 37.38 mm (w) x 42.53 mm (h), weighing 14.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in better than very fine condition, and; a boutonniere, constructed of blackened bronze, attached to a 30 mm-wide ribbon with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, in very fine condition.

