Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Award Document To Karl Mertens Auction Recipient of the RK on

Recipient of the RK on October 15

1939 - July

on a blue nylon base

Six Second War German Badges and Insignia - Two RAD Badges

Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Award Document To Karl Mertens Auction Recipient of the RK on(Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918). An iron cross paty constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse centre bears the dates 1914 1918 encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, two upwards facing crossed swords lay in the quadrants between the arms, the reverse is plain and marked L 15, with loop for suspension on a red, black and white striped ribbon, measuring 38. 03 mm (w) x 42. 41 mm (h), weighing 16. 4 grams, very