German Awards - Commemorative Cross "For the Honor of Germany in the East" (Ostfrontkreuz)

This commemorative cross, like many unofficial awards, was established after World War I in the 1920s. The publisher was the Honorary Union of Saxon Participants in the World War/Friendly Union of German Fighters of the Eastern and Western Fronts. This cross could be acquired by members of the Association at their request and after studying military documents. The more exact terms of the award are unknown to me. Since an excellent fighter had to pay for the cross himself (as for many crosses of warrior clubs), crosses are usually rare and are in demand by collectors and, accordingly, expensive.

Eight-pointed cross made of gilded non-ferrous metal. Crosses with a wide gold border. The inside of the front side is enameled in green. The front side with a round blackened middle medallion worn. Between the tops of the upper cruciform shoulder there is a relief transversely standing ear. A small ring with a band ring passes through them. The back panel is smooth and gold-plated with manufacturer's stamping.

Front side:

• On the green enameled cross sleeves on the left is the golden date of the year - 1914.
• On the right is the golden year - 1918 -.
• Round central shield with a wide ring bounded by 2 raised edges.
• On the ring is the inscription: - FOR - GERMANY - HONOR - IM - EAST - a wavy line below.
In
• the locked midfield is a steel helmet resting on an oak branch.
• The branch and steel helmet are silver, the top of the helmet is directed to the right.

Downside:

• Smooth and gilded. On the lower cruciform lever, the manufacturer stamped:
• 2-line: - FLECK&SOHN -/- HAMBURG 3

Tape:

• yellow 30 mm wide, edge 2 mm, edge stripes black/green 4 mm/1 mm, central stripes black 1 mm.

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Memorial Cross "For the Honor of Germany in the East" (Ostfrontkreuz)

Memorial Cross "For the Honor of Germany in the East" (Ostfrontkreuz)

Established:

circa 1920 by the Honorary Union of Saxon participants in the World War/Friendly Union of German fighters of the Eastern and Western Fronts.

Awarded:

1920 – 1933

Data:

• Material: non-ferrous metal with gilding, enamel
• Size: 45mm
• Weight:

estimated collector price:

80 – 120 €

OEK Number:

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