Very nice example of one of the Third Reich’s first official awards, though instituted by Hindenburg when Hitler was still only the Chancellor. The award was one-sided (blank back) on this example has the crossed swords indicating the combatant version. The bronze finish has toned with age and differing conditions, to a variety of shades - from a slightly brassy (almost gilt) tone to a darker patina, even to a faintly coppery hue. The reverse is a more even, toned but still yellowish-brass tone. The award has a nice ribbon through the suspension loop. The central red stripe on the ribbon has faded slightly to a somewhat pinker tone. The ribbon top is not sewn together. Nice, very representative example of the Cross of Honor with Swords.