Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross Auction surrounding a pebbled gilt disc

surrounding a pebbled gilt disc

Footnote: 138631 Chief Ship's Cook Thomas Phillip Cowthard was born on November 13

The French Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918 was instituted on June 23

82 mm (w) x 31

in its Presentation Folder stamped in gold ink with the Department of the Navy - United States Marine Corps seal on the cover

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross Auction surrounding a pebbled gilt disc(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.