A Cased Named Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 By Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Hold with two vertical rows of

with two vertical rows of Japanese characters painted below in black

scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath

stating the he had no previous military service

5cm tall (or nearly 14 1/2 inches long and 7 1/2 inches tall

he was not an academic star

A Cased Named Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 By Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Hold with two vertical rows ofA cased Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918, also often reffered to as the Hindenburg Cross, accompanied by a red presentation case, an advertisement leaflet, as well as an award document. The cross is constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic); on loop for suspension; with its mint period original ribbon; maker marked O. 2 for Extrablatt Orden Herstellergemeinschaft, Pforzheim); measuring 38. 02 mm x 38. 28