Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy. A War Commemorative Cross, Pinback Version, c. 1935 United Republic of the son of Henry George

the son of Henry George Browne

the obverse bearing raised figures flanked by an inscription of “XI

After the failed 20 July plot

loss of scabbard paint resulting in surface oxidation

Die-stamped gilded aluminum

Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy. A War Commemorative Cross, Pinback Version, c. 1935 United Republic of the son of Henry George(Kriegserinnerungszeichen, Steckkreuz). Constructed of patinated bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised date of 1914, topped by a crowned monogram of Duke Carl Eduard, situated above a laurel branch, the reverse bearing a central raised Saxe Coburg and Gotha coat of arms, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 29. 44 mm (w) x 29. 55 mm (h), weighing 7. 3 grams, in