german cross of honour

[Akina]

Hi!
What means L.NGB and 83R.V. marked on german cross of honour 1914-1918 for combatants
Greats thanks

[Chris Taylor]

This would be the maker. Initials for name & maybe address.

It might be easier to tell with a photo.

[Christian L]

if its on the reverse - its the markers mark

[Dez H]

Sounds like a maker’s mark and possibly a batch number or production code. <O</O

[Akina]

Thanks All

Akina

[Frank Heukemes]

L. NBG (you had the letters in the wrong order) = Lauer, Nürnberg