WW1 Veterans Honour Cross with Swords. Maker Marked

Probably one of the most overlooked and under rated of all German medals. the Honour cross or Hindenburg Cross was issued in vast numbers 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 veteran’s medal issued. This medal is with crossed swords, issued only to combatants who fought during WW1.
This one is marked on the back with W & L over M for Wachtler & Lange of Mittweida Saxony and comes in excellent condition and on a piece of original ribbon although this is two small pieces joined.

Code: 29496