Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive the reverse centre presents the

the reverse centre presents the inscription KÄSE (CHEESE)

He served under Rommel in France and later again in Africa

private purchase notably by the missing outer white enamel ring

consisting of a Cross Pattée with white enameled arms highlighted in gilt

was named Corporal on January 1

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive the reverse centre presents the(Hanseatenkreuz Lbeck). Constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms and a central gilt medallion bearing a Lbeck coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914 (FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914), unmarked, measuring 39. 66 mm (w) x 42. 73 mm (h), weighing 20. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition.