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HomeMilitary Antiques and CollectiblesMedalsWW1 Medals and Awards Imperial German, WW1, Commemorative Hindenburg Cross 1914–1918 (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs), Non-Combatant Version, Maker Marked Swan W for Wagner and Sohn

Imperial German, WW1, Commemorative Hindenburg Cross 1914–1918 (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs), Non-Combatant Version, Maker Marked Swan W for Wagner and Sohn

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German WWI Hindenburg Cross 1914–1918 (Non-Combatant), maker marked Swan W for Wagner & Sohn.

SKU: JAQ#3052A0_3233237104 (ref. no.)

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SKU: JAQ#3052A0_3233237104 Category: WW1 Medals and Awards Tags: (Ehrenkreuz, 1914-1918, 86, Commemorative, cross, Des, For, german, Hindenburg, Imperial, Maker, Marked, Non-Combatant, Sohn, Swan, Trench Art, Version, W., Wagner, Weltkriegs),, ww1
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*Imperial German, WW1, Commemorative Hindenburg Cross 1914–1918 (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs), Non-Combatant Version, Maker Marked Swan W for Wagner & Sohn*

German commemorative medal known as the Honour Cross of the World War 1914–1918 (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs), more commonly referred to as the Hindenburg Cross. This example is the non-combatant version, identifiable by the absence of crossed swords between the arms of the cross.

The medal takes the form of a bronze cross pattée with a circular central medallion bearing the dates “1914 1918”, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the base. The reverse is plain. The medal is suspended from its original ribbon displaying the correct pattern of black and white stripes with a central red band.

The lower arm of the reverse bears the maker’s mark consisting of a swan device and the letter “W”, attributed to Wagner & Sohn of Berlin, a well-known manufacturer of German orders and decorations.

Approx. Measurements – Width: approx. 37 mm.

History Note:
The Honour Cross of the World War 1914–1918 was instituted in 1934 by President Paul von Hindenburg as Germany’s first official service medal recognising participation in the First World War. It was issued in three principal forms: a combatant version with crossed swords for front-line soldiers, a non-combatant version without swords for support and auxiliary service, and a blackened version awarded to widows and parents of soldiers killed in the conflict.

Millions were issued during the mid-1930s as part of a nationwide programme recognising veterans of the Great War.

*Condition*
Original ribbon present. The medal shows heavy age patina and surface oxidation, with areas of bronze finish worn through and scattered rusting to the surface. Details remain visible and the maker’s mark can still be discerned. Structurally sound overall. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

JAQ#3052A0_3233237104

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