Germany, Weimar. An Honour Cross First Class Of The Prussian War Veteran’s Association Auction Archive inscribed "Trompette d'Artillerie à Cheval

inscribed "Trompette d'Artillerie à Cheval - 1914" (Artillery Trumpeter with Horse - 1914) below

The operation was successful but resulted in some of Skorzeny’s troops being captured

also enameled between the arms

1855-1859 Issue

Germany, Weimar. An Honour Cross First Class Of The Prussian War Veteran’s Association Auction Archive inscribed "Trompette d'Artillerie à Cheval(Ehrenkreuz 1. Klasse des Preuischen Landes Kriegerverbandes). Issued 1925. A cross pattee constructed of gilt bronze, with white enameled arms; the obverse with a central gilded medallion, inscribed Fr Verdienst im Kriegsvereinswesen (German For Merit in the War Veterans Association ); the reverse plain, with a vertical banjo style pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; marked Timm Berlin on the reverse; measuring 44. 02 mm (w) x 44.