Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For War Bereaved certificate_of_authenticity flanked by three linden leaves

flanked by three linden leaves

it retains beautiful crossgraining

he commanded the USS Ticonderoga in the Battle of Lake Champlain and was awarded a gold medal for bravery by the United States Congress

an early badge circa 1930

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

Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For War Bereaved certificate_of_authenticity flanked by three linden leaves(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.