A Cased Named Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 By Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Hold scattered chipping in the green

scattered chipping in the green enamels on the wreath

with two vertical rows of Japanese characters painted below in black

Footnote: This is a German Second War volunteer armband of a civilian in the service of the Wehrmacht whose goal was to assist the Wehrmacht in non-combative roles

a manufacturer's label printed in black ink on white paper and glued in place on the reverse

green residue evident around the base of the posts

A Cased Named Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 By Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Hold scattered chipping in the greenA cased Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918, also often reffered to as the Hindenburg Cross, accompanied by a red presentation case, an advertisement leaflet, as well as an award document. The cross is constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic); on loop for suspension; with its mint period original ribbon; maker marked O. 2 for Extrablatt Orden Herstellergemeinschaft, Pforzheim); measuring 38. 02 mm x 38. 28