{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-honor-cross-w-swords-combatant-award","title":"Original German WWI Honor Cross w\/ Swords-Combatant Award","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman World War I Honor Cross with Swords (Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914–1918)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHindenburg Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Instituted in 1934 by President Paul von Hindenburg, this decoration was awarded to veterans who honorably served during the First World War. The version featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrossed swords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was presented specifically to front-line combat veterans, making it the most sought-after variant of the award.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medal features the classic bronze-finished cross pattée with a central oak leaf wreath surrounding the dates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“1914–1918”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolizing Germany’s participation in the Great War. Crossed swords beneath the wreath identify the recipient as a combat veteran who served at the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains a pleasing original patina and crisp detail throughout. The suspension ring remains intact, making it an excellent candidate for display, restoration with the correct ribbon, or inclusion in a German Imperial or Third Reich medal collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German World War I Honor Cross (Hindenburg Cross)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombatant version with crossed swords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwarded to front-line WWI veterans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze-finished construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates “1914–1918” within oak leaf wreath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal suspension ring intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display piece for German militaria collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good original condition with an attractive untouched patina. The medal retains sharp detail and honest age-related wear. No ribbon is present, but the original suspension ring remains intact. Displays exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed alongside Imperial German awards or as part of a broader World War I or WWII collection, the Hindenburg Cross remains one of the most recognizable and historically significant German veteran’s decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171935256653,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/84C487C6-8C4E-445A-A9E7-F48D4043566D.jpg?v=1782572031","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-honor-cross-w-swords-combatant-award","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}