Honor Cross of the World War 1914/1918 non-combatant veteran service medal and box
Extent and Medium
a: Height: 2.000 inches (5.08 cm) | Width: 1.500 inches (3.81 cm)
Archival History
The medal was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by Marion Rosley.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Marion Rosley
Scope and Content
Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 1918 [The Honor Cross of World War 1914/1918) awarded for serving in non-combat in the German Army during the First World War. The award was established by President Paul von Hindenburg, on July 13, 1934. This was the first official WWI service medal of the Third Reich, often referred to by an unofficial name, Hindenburg Cross. Hindenburg, Field Marshal of German forces during WWI, appointed Hitler as Chancellor in January 1933, and soon a Nazi dictatorship ruled the country.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
a. Bronze colored cross pattee medal with a raised edge and a recessed field with embossed dates within an oak leaf wreath with a tied ribbon. On the flat reverse is a stamped maker's mark. At the top of the medal is a bail with a metal ring. b. Striped grosgain ribbon with 7 stripes: narrow black, white, narrow black, red, narrow black, white, narrow black. c. Light brown plastic box with red cloth lining.
Genre
- Military Insignia
- Object