Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measures approximately 110mm in length

measures approximately 110mm in length

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 112 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

CEF Service at the Front Pin

During his lifetime

in silver with green and white enamels

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Saxon First World War Veteran’s Honour Cross consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measures approximately 110mm in length(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.