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The 1914/1918 Ehrenkreuz
With a total of more than 8 million awards of its three classes combined, the Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918 [Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918, or as it is often colloquially called in the collector community, the "Hindenburg Cross"] is a very common decoration.
Still, for all its commonness, if one considers the history it represents and the hardships and sacrifices it honored, it is an often underappreciated award.
It is also an inexpensive theme to collect and one with many different variations available. I also like its rather simple, but classic design.
So, I thought I would share its examples in my collection.
First, the three classes in full-size, unmounted form. From left to right: The Ehrenkreuz für Kriegsteilnehmer [Honor Cross for Participants in the War], the Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer [Honor Cross or Frontline Soldiers] and the Ehrenkreuz für Hinterbliebene [Honor Cross for Surviving Dependants]:
Now, a court-mounted example of the Frontkämpfer Class. The cross and ribbon show their age and the back is damaged and incomplete, with the backing material and the pin and catch missing. Still, it serves as a useful illustration of the mounting techniques employed:
Last edited by HPL2008; 06-18-2011 at 03:22 PM.
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06-18-2011 01:55 PM
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Re: The 1914/1918 Ehrenkreuz
wow! i havent got one yet but i have been thinking about it. i like the black one giving to the wives.
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