but typical cross by Rothe with hand chiseled outer arms of the cross
the obverse depicting a raised field with a national eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons
(Reichsarbeitsdienst): In mold injected aluminum
in bronze gilt and enamels (extremely fine condition)
In mint condition and very scarce (case in very fine condition)
Germany, Third Reich. An Honour Cross Of The World War 1914/1918, With Award Document To Johannes Sievers, C. 1935 Newly Listed but typical cross by Rothe(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 PLS within a circle border, with loop for suspension on a red, black and white striped ribbon, measuring 37. 53 mm (w) x 43. 59 mm (h),