Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Award Document To Karl Mertens United Republic of surrounded by a blue enameled

surrounded by a blue enameled ring with a gilt inscription of “POLONIA RESTITUTA” (“REBIRTH OF POLAND”)

/S/ RICHARD M

During their tour

The Battle of Cambrai (November to December

Includes: 12th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge (in browning copper

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Award Document To Karl Mertens United Republic of surrounded by a blue enameled(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918). An iron cross paty constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse centre bears the dates 1914 1918 encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, two upwards facing crossed swords lay in the quadrants between the arms, the reverse is plain and marked L 15, with loop for suspension on a red, black and white striped ribbon, measuring 38. 03 mm (w) x 42. 41 mm (h), weighing 16. 4 grams, very