To commemorate the 25th anniversary of victory , clasps were authorized to be worn on the medal on 18 August 1895 . The clasps were only allowed to be worn on combatant medals by front line soldiers . The clasps are 6 mm high and 32 – 39 mm wide and were made of gilt bronze or brass . They are as follows : The reverse of the medal , with dates " 1914-1918 " , but without rays , was used as the obverse of The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 . The German government awarded this to participants , or surviving family members , for service in the First World War . The same ribbon colour scheme was also used
The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
War Commemorative Medal of 1870/71