Awards of Germany - Prussian Honorary Cross of the 1st class for 1914-1918

This cross was established by the Association of Prussian War Veterans in the German Union of Warriors 1914-1918 e. V. for especially honored participants in the 1st World War. Probably, the possession of the Iron Cross of the 1st class was a prerequisite for the award, as in many other national military units. 3 different variants are known. Shown here, with a wreath without fluttering loops, the 2nd option has 2 fluttering loop ends on the wreath below, and the 3rd option has a golden border with golden swords. (For more details, I would be grateful) Since there were no orders and commemorative awards in the Weimar Republic, numerous military and soldier associations created in memory of the world war established their own awards. Such crosses were instituted by the various warrior unions of the Weimar Republic for their members in their respective colours and arms. Crosses were issued by clubs, but, as a rule, were paid by themselves.

Arched plug-in cross made of silver-plated non-ferrous metal. The cruciform arms are bordered with silver and enameled with black. At the back is a vertical pin.

Front side:

In
• the central shield is a Prussian eagle with a Hohenzoll chest shield on a white background.
• Enameled black ring with gold inscription
• -PRESENCE-BRAVE WARRIOR and bay leaf.
• The central shield is surrounded by a gilded oak-leafy wreath tied from below,
• above it in the upper cross is a red enameled royal crown.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated.

Obverse: Prussian honorary cross of the 1st class for 1914-1918.

Reverse: Prussian 1st Class Cross of Honor for 1914-1918

Established:

OK. 1920 by the unification of the Prussian participants in the war in the German Union of Warriors 1914-1918. e.

Awarded:

1920 – 1933 ?

Data:

• Material: non-ferrous metal silver-plated/enamel
• Size: 45.2mm, swords 2.5mm x 50mm
• Weight: 27.9g

estimated collector price:

180 – 220 €

OEK Number:

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