Germany, Empire. A Widows Cross Medal Pair Auction with gilt crossed swords

with gilt crossed swords

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Gold Grade was awarded to officers of combat units for exemplary service

On her third and last patrol she was torpedoed by the German U-Boat U-27 with the loss of all hands

Germany, Empire. A Widows Cross Medal Pair Auction with gilt crossed swords(Ordensschnalle). A medal ribbon bar featuring two decorations, including an Honour Cross of the World War 1914 1918 for Participants, constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked P. &. C. L. for Paulmann & Crone, Ldenscheid, measuring 37. 36 mm (w) x 41. 94 mm (h), and; a Bavarian Golden Wedding