Germany, Weimar Republic. A German Honour Legion Cross, by A. Belada’s Nachfolger
(Kreuz der Deutschen Ehrenlegion). Instituted 21 September 1921 by the German Honour Legion. (1921-1934 issue). Constructed of bronze with multi-colored enamels, consisting of an elongated Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with white enameled arms, bearing a central bronze disc overlaid by a black enameled depiction of the Iron Cross, within a ring of white enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “DEUTSCHE EHRENLEGION” (“GERMAN HONOUR LEGION”), in turn set within a green enameled laurel wreath, the reverse with a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked “A. BELADA’S NACHF., WIEN”, measuring 44.98 mm (W) x 47.94 mm (h), weighing 20.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.

