{"product_id":"original-hindenburg-cross-w-swords-g4-maker-marked-veterans-medal","title":"Original Hindenburg Cross w\/ Swords-G4 Maker Marked Veterans Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German Hindenburg Cross with Swords (Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer), awarded to frontline combat veterans of the First World War. Instituted in 1934 by President Paul von Hindenburg, this decoration recognized honorable wartime service and became one of the most widely awarded German veteran’s medals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features the crossed swords device indicating front-line combat service and retains its original black, white, and red suspension ribbon. The reverse bears the maker mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“G4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the medal’s manufacturer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse displays the dates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1914–1918\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e within a laurel wreath, while the bronze-finished cross remains well preserved with attractive age patina. The original ribbon remains attached and displays nicely.\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 Hindenburg Cross with Swords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwarded to WWI frontline combat veterans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 1914–1918\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ribbon attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker marked “G4” on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze-finished construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossed swords combatant version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric German veteran’s award\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. Medal retains attractive dark bronze finish with normal age and handling wear. Ribbon remains solid with light age toning and minor storage wear. No significant damage or repairs observed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in 1934, the Hindenburg Cross was Germany’s first official service medal following World War I. The crossed swords version was awarded specifically to combat veterans who served at the front and remains one of the most recognized German veteran decorations of the interwar period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154832785485,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/24396166-4C8F-441A-A0E6-C6A31159A4A6.jpg?v=1782157830","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-hindenburg-cross-w-swords-g4-maker-marked-veterans-medal","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}