An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Newly Listed magnetic silvered metal s-shaped belt

magnetic silvered metal s-shaped belt loops affixed to an elongated loop on the left end

worn on original ribbon and pierced via the medal bar hook

the centre obverse features a circular wreath of oak leaves

He served as a landing signal officer (LSO) from May 1940

An Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for War Bereaved, by Reichsverband Pforzheim Newly Listed magnetic silvered metal s-shaped belt(Ehrenkreuz des 1. Weltkrieges Hinterbliebenenkreuz). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon mounted to a trapezoidal bar with a horizontal pinback, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing central wreathed dates 1914 1918, the reverse maker marked with the logo of Reichsverband Pforzheim, measuring 38. 22 mm (w) x 42. 18 mm (h), demonstrating minor loss of finish to high contact points,