Description
straight-armed cross pattée
This particular buckle is illustrated on page 415 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
reverse illustrating the coat-of-arms of the Santa Maria College in Rome
with a central downward-pointing clip for tunic attachment
the items in a variety of sizes
Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Hold straight-armed cross pattée(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,