Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the interlocking letters "VR" above

the interlocking letters "VR" above the Romanian coat-of-arms backed by crossed swords below

8 mm (w) x 12

with additional partial detachment from the ring)

When a lull occurred in the enemy fire

a well worn cross with minor enamel loss

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the interlocking letters "VR" above(Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 mit Etui). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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 Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 37. 93 mm (w) x 41. 97 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, accompanied by a privately purchased luxury case,