The lower portion of the shell flares into an outward brim
as it was noted that there was a vacancy existing at 15 ROD for a Private Storeman
(Orden vom Zähringer Löwen Ritterkreuz I
constructed of olive-drab whipcord rayon-blended cloth
beginning with the notation that the book was "dedicated to the memory of my mother
Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, on Parade Mount, by Heinrich Kissing Auction The lower portion of the(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 fr Kmpfer an Einzelschnalle). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a single mount with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Heinrich Kissing, Menden, measuring 37. 22 mm (w) x 42. 02 mm (h),