An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Archive centre obverse presents a left-facing

centre obverse presents a left-facing golden bust of Philip over a blue-enamelled field

5 1/2" by 3 1/2"

with service in the ranks counting half and war service counting double

hand made ribbon loop on top of the Cross with full length of original neck ribbon

An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Archive centre obverse presents a left-facing(Ehrenkreuz des 1. Weltkrieges Hinterbliebenenkreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon mounted to a trapezoidal bar with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38. 22 mm (w) x 42. 18 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish to high contact points,