Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross United Republic of outer surround composed of silver

outer surround composed of silver gilt laurels on a green enamel background

as well as a vertical pinback

with approximately 50% of the original silvering remaining

A maker mark reading “LE PETON

He served for less than two weeks in the 5th Company of Signals Detachment 7 in Munich where he tried to become a radio operator

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross United Republic of outer surround composed of silver(Ehrenkreuz). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised Saxon coat of arms, the twelve oclock arm bearing a crossed sword clasp, the reverse bearing a central raised monogram, the six oclock arm bearing a date of 1914, unmarked, measuring 41. 84 mm (w) x 45. 84 mm (h), weighing 18. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.