Scarce WW1 German Honour Cross Without Swords. Rare Maker

Probably one of the most overlooked and under rated of all German medals. the Honour cross or Hindenburg Cross was issued in vast number but with numerous different variants and makers, it makes it an interesting and low budget collectable. It was instituted in the July 1934 by Paul von Hindenburg himself, and by government order, it replaced every other veterans medal issued. This medal is with cross swords, issued only to non-combatants who served during WW1.
This one is in mint condition and on a small piece of original ribbon. on the back is the makers stamp for Kallenbach, Mayer & Franke.
The firm of Kallenbach, Mayer & Franke. Was located 30 miles south of Berlin. They were specialist making furniture fittings but during the first world war, they won a commision to make belt buckles, but they were never made official RZM or LDO makers. They made just a small quantity of Honour crosses before the company was closed as Messer’s Mayer and Kallenbach were of the Jewish faith and one of the logo’s used on furniture fittings was the Jewish candle holder the Hannukia.
A beautiful quality cross in mint condition.

Code: 27217