Honor Cross for Combatants 1914/1918 GWL

Honor Cross for Combatants 1914/1918 – Marked "GWL"
For sale is an original Honor Cross for Combatants (Ehrenkreuz für Kriegsteilnehmer) 1914/1918, featuring the "GWL" maker’s mark on the reverse. This mark stands for Gebrüder Wegerhoff, Lüdenscheid, a well-known German manufacturer of military medals and decorations.
Historical Background:
Instituted on July 13, 1934, by Reich President Paul von Hindenburg to honor World War I veterans.
Awarded to combat veterans who served in the German or Austrian military during 1914–1918.
Known as the "Hindenburg Cross," it was part of a broader recognition program for war service.
The "GWL" stamp signifies an authentic and desirable variant produced by Gebrüder Wegerhoff, a respected medal manufacturer.
Medal Details:
Material: Bronzed iron
Front Design: Cross with crossed swords, inscribed "1914–1918"
Back: Stamped with "GWL" (Gebrüder Wegerhoff, Lüdenscheid)
Includes: Original black-white-red ribbon
A rare and collectible piece of German military history.
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