The GERMAN CROSS OF HONOR was a bronze cross with the date 1914-1918 in the center surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath. Two crossed swords ran between the arms of the cross for combatants. The back of the cross was plain with the exception of the manufacturer marking. In some cases the marking was not present.Combatant: 6,202,883

The ribbon consisted of colored stripes in the following pattern: Black/White/Black/Red/Black/White/Black The number of medals approved and rendered as of February 1st 1937 was of 6,202,883