Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For War Bereaved certificate_of_authenticity with Sandig’s handwritten signature in

with Sandig’s handwritten signature in black ink fully legible on the left of the image

it retains beautiful crossgraining

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “TAPPER OG TRO” (“BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”)

Meritorious Service Cross

flanked by three linden leaves

Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For War Bereaved certificate_of_authenticity with Sandig’s handwritten signature in(Ehrenkreuz des 1. Weltkrieges Hinterbliebenenkreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon mounted on a bar with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse bearing an unidentified makers mark, measuring 37. 38 mm (w) x 42. 11 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.