A Mint Honour Cross Of The War 1914/18 “Hindenburg Cross” In Its Original Case Of Issue Auction Archive by Vinc Mayer & Söhne

by Vinc Mayer & Söhne

maker marked "Frederico da Costa LISBOA" on the inside lid

Footnote: Walter John Kitton was born Norwich England in 1891 and worked as a labourer in Godrich Ontario before enlisting in the CEF during August 1915

reverse marked "Gebrauchsanweisung" (Instructions for Use) with eight lines of instructions below

as he was "Unable to meet the required military physical standards"

A Mint Honour Cross Of The War 1914/18 “Hindenburg Cross” In Its Original Case Of Issue Auction Archive by Vinc Mayer & SöhneA mint Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914 18; in bronzed iron (magnetic); on loop for suspension; with a mint correct replacement ribbon; maker marked N. & H. on the reverse; measuring 37. 23 mm x 37. 16 mm; weighing; 15. 2 grams. Accompanied by its original case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior; interior lined with off white velvet; with a recessed medal bed; functional push button; severed