Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac depicting Schmidt in uniform dated

depicting Schmidt in uniform dated 1939

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It was awarded to a great number of individuals: to all ranks of the military personnel that took part in the ceremonies in Moscow and in the parades held on the fields of Borodino

loosening of the pommel fixture

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Germany, Third Reich. A Unique Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Commemorative Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac depicting Schmidt in uniform dated(Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 Erinnerungsabzeichen). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), executed in a patinated style omitting swords consistent with official awards issued to war bereaved, a unique example in extremely fine condition.