Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive private purchase notably by the

private purchase notably by the missing outer white enamel ring

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

marked 3 on ring for

scuff marks on the visor

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Auction Archive private purchase notably by 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.