Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Auction Archive He was recipient of both

He was recipient of both the Efficiency Decoration and the Canadian Forces' Decoration

consisting of a blue enameled eight pointed star with rays of sun emanating from the center of the award between the arms of the cross

with the silver finish well preserved

earning a formidable reputation for effectiveness and aggressiveness before being disbanded in December 1944

the reverse with an crimped and elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants, with Luxury Case, by Reichsvervand Pforzheim Auction Archive He was recipient of both(Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914 1918 mit Etui). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 37. 93 mm (w) x 41. 97 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, accompanied by a privately purchased luxury case,