Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For War Bereaved Auction Archive (Gasmaske M38)

(Gasmaske M38)

and minor separation of the leather sweatband from the body of the cap on the inside where it butts the end of the visor

measuring 105 mm (w) x 128 mm (h)

featuring the central inscription AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit)

comprising: CVSM and clasp

Germany, Imperial. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918 For War Bereaved Auction Archive (Gasmaske M38)(Ehrenkreuz des 1. Weltkrieges Hinterbliebenenkreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon mounted on a bar with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse bearing an unidentified makers mark, measuring 37. 38 mm (w) x 42. 11 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.