Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Hold In silvered copper and zinc

In silvered copper and zinc alloy

Engraved black patina iron cross

Each on its original triangular ribbon

all three push pin points and enamels intact)

Germany, Imperial. A Lübeck Hanseatic Cross Hold In silvered copper and zinc(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, bearing a central gilded enameled medallion overlaid by 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 40. 22 mm (w) x 44. 02 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams,